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How is permanently removal of kidney stone done? what is the precaution?
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Depends upon size : Stones 5mm in diameter or smaller can be passed spontaneously in urine. Drink copiously & may need tamsulosin to dilate ureter. Stone stuck in ureter can be removed ureteroscopoically by laser lithotripsy. Up to 1.5cmtreated with eswl (extra-corporal lithotripsy). Staghorn or large stones removed by pcnl via tube through flank into kidney. Metabolic work-up may find cause to be prevented in future.
Answered 1/8/2014
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