Urolithiasis Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 causes of Urinary tract stones
A
Hypercalcuria, diet high in salt, furosemide
2
Q
How is Urinary calculi diagnosed?
A
History of loin to groin pain, haematuria and a CT KUB
3
Q
What size stone will not pass on its own?
A
Greater than 6mm
4
Q
How long will it take to pass a stone of 2mm or less?
A
8 days
5
Q
What is Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy?
A
non-invasive treatment to break apart calculi so the fragments can be passed, the stones must be able to be visualised on imaging
