Renal Colic Flashcards
1
Q
What is the criteria for conservative management of renal colic
A
Small stones likely to pass on their own (<1cm)
No infection
No renal impairment
Pain manageable with meds
Patient willing
Stone in the distal ureter
2
Q
What is the medical management of renal colic
A
Tamsulosin (Medical expulsive therapy)
3
Q
What is the criteria for medical expulsive therapy
A
<1cm stones
Stone in distal ureter
4
Q
What is the gold standard management option for renal stone or colic
A
DJ stent
Percutaneous nephrostomy
5
Q
What is the criteria for surgical intervention of renal colic
A
Sepsis
Renal dysfunction
Stone unlikely to pass on its own
Pain intractable
Patient willing
6
Q
Discuss location of renal colic pain
A
Costrovertebral angle
Lateral for sacrospinalis muscle
Below 12th rib
