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Journal Review

Use of Alpha Blockers in Ureteric Colic – Systematic Review + Meta-Analysis

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Thanks to Rory Spiegel for providing peer review for this post.

This post is cross-posted on REBEL EM.

Ureteric (renal) colic is a common,
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Core

Ureteral Colic

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This post delves into the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with ureteral colic.
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Journal Review

Medical Expulsive Therapy (MET) in Renal Colic

Filed Under: Tags: , , July 23rd, 2015 Leave a Comment

Ureteric (renal) colic is a common, painful condition encountered in the Emergency Department (ED). Sustained contraction of smooth muscle in the ureter as a kidney stone passes the length of the ureter leads to pain.
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