Ureteral stones are kidney stones that are stuck within one of the two ureters leading from the kidney to the bladder.
If the stone is large enough, it can block the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder. This blockage can cause severe pain.
Kidney stones are formed from excess concentrations of minerals and salts in the urine. These minerals form crystals that grow into stones. Most kidney stones are calcium-based.
Many kidney stones are tiny. Some are too small to see with the naked eye, pass through the urine, and do not cause a problem.
Larger stones that get stuck in the urinary tract can cause pain that may be severe.
If stones are causing pain, blocking urine flow, causing infection or growing, surgery is usually necessary. New non-surgical and endoscopic options are available.
01. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)Because of its ability to be done on an outpatient basis and short recovery time, if appropriate, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is most commonly prescribed.
02. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is primarily for the removal of large stones or stones in a location that will not respond to ESWL.
03. Ureteroscopic Stone Removal Used only for stones in the mid and lower ureter, ureteroscopy stone removal does not require an incision.
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