MANAGEMENT OF SMALL SIZE RENAL STONES

A Survey on the Presence of Calcifying Nanoparticles in Renal Stones, Gallbladder Stones and Atherosclerosis Plaque

Background & Aims: Calcifying nanoparticles are different forms of calcium and phosphate in sediments. Recent evidence suggests that calcifying nanoparticles (CNPs) are probably selfreplicating. Several diseases are linked to nano-bacteria including kidney stones, gallbladder stone, cardiovascular plaques, oral–dental plaque, many cancers, and autoimmune diseases. The aim of this study was to a...

Management of renal caliceal diverticular stones: A decade of experience

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to evaluate our methods for management of renal caliceal diverticular stones (CDS). MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective study from January 2005 to July 2015 and included patients who were treated for renal CDS. Patients were evaluated for treatment modality, puncture site (in case percutaneous nephrolithotomy [PCNL] attempted), operative...

Cicer arietinum in the Treatment of Small Renal Stones: a Double-Blind, Randomized and Placebo-Controlled Trial

Background and objectives: Urolithiasis is a common urological disorder. Based on the Persian medicine literatures, Cicer arietinum has a potential to dissolve renal stones. This study was designed to assess the efficacy and safety of Cicer arietinum in patients with renal stone. Methods: The extract of C. arietinum seeds was sp...

Medical management of renal stones: More than analgesia?

Current evaluation and management of renal and ureteral stones.

A systematic clinical approach is required for the diagnosis and management of renal and ureteral stones. The presenting symptoms, past medical history, medications, and physical examination all provide clues to the diagnosis of urinary stones. In the acute setting, noncontrast helical computerized tomography has emerged as the first line imaging test for renal colic. More traditional imaging t...