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Int J Clin Pract


2022

Efficacy of Adjuvant Tamsulosin for Improving the Stone-Free Rate after Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Renal Stones: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Authors

Maldonado-Valadez R E, Valdez-Vargas A D, Alvarez J A, Rodea-Montero E R
Int J Clin Pract. 2022; 2022:3757588.
PMID: 35685573.

Abstract

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is an effective treatment for urolithiasis. Tamsulosin is capable of causing dilation and facilitating the migration of stones. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of adjuvant treatment with tamsulosin for improving the stone-free rate after a single session of ESWL in the treatment of kidney stones.