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I have 2 kidney stones (7 & 4 mm) in the upper right kidney. should i watch or remove? which is the most effective method to remove all of the stones?
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Stone: It depends on location, type of stone, calcification. See a urologist for options.
Answered 3/26/2014
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Renal stones : Stones of this size and in this position are best treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Since they are upper pole calyceal stones, they are more prone to spontaneous passage and therefore "watching" them is not without risk.
Answered 4/4/2014
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