EFA Flashcards
Treatment
Urosepsis with obstruction - immediate management
JJ ureteric stent OR nephrostomy
When is lithotripsy contraindicated?
Lithotripsy - shock waves - CI in urinary infection
Ureteric stent
Ureteric stone management
Management
<5mm - wait and watch
over 5mm - alpha blockade
Differentials for loin to groin pain
Appendicitis
Testicular torsion
Ureteric stone
Pyelonephritis
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Investigation for suspected ureteric stone
Non contrast CT Abdomen and pelvis
Can we quickly run through ureteric stone management please?
Differentials for increased frequency and urgency and nocturia
Overactive bladder - normal perineum
Pelvic floor weakness - provoked by coughs
Micturition scan
Overactive bladder management
Conservative - Stop caffeinated drinks, fizzy drinks; bladder retraining (delay when you go to the toilet)
Medical - Anticholinergic such as oxybutynin or solifenacin
Surgical - Botox only if detrussor overactivitiy
Hydrocele - gross swelling
Epidydmal cyst - upper outer area, transilluminates