Renal stones Flashcards
1
Q
Ix
A
non-contrast CT KUB
2
Q
Mx
A
<5mm - will pass
Shockwave Lithotripsy
Urteroscopy - preggers lady
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy - complex cases
3
Q
prevention of renal stones
A
fluid
low animal protein, low salt diet
thiazides diuretics
4
Q
prevention of oxalate stones
A
cholestyramine and pyridoxine
5
Q
prevention of uric acid stones
A
allopurinol
urinary alkalisation - oral bicarbonate