Renal Calculi

Updated: August 14, 2023

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

tamsulosin

(Off-Label)
It helps in expelling the kidney stones
0.4 mg orally each day, discontinue after the expulsion of stones

tamsulosin

(Off-Label)
It helps in expelling the kidney stones
0.4 mg orally each day, discontinue after the expulsion of stones

citric acid/glucono-delta-lactone/magnesium carbonate

Indicated for Renal Calculi
Instilled through nephrostomy tube to allow calculus lavage. while a separate catheter may be utilised for drainage purpose in case the stones causes a blockage in the ureter
Infuse Normal Saline at 60 ml every hour and enhance until increased pain, pressure, or the highest flow rate of 120 ml every hour reached Commence flow of infusion at the highest rate reached with NS
Urinary Catheter Incrustation
Instill 30 mL of the solution via the catheter; the catheter should be clamped for a period of 10 minutes; following this, the clamp can be removed to facilitate the drainage of the bladder
Repeat it three times in a day
Bladder Calculi
A volume of 30 ml, which is introduced into the bladder via urinary catheter, following which the catheter is typically clamped for a duration of 30-60 min, release the clamp and also drain the bladder
Repeat it four-six times in a day