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Is It Required For An Emergency Surgery For 5mm Calculus?
Hi doc, my friend is 38 years old male and quite obese (over 95Kgs). He is diabetic too. He has been complaining of stomach pain since over a week with mild fever. Recent evaluations show 5mms calculus in the left lower ureter with mild proximal hydoureternephrosis. His fasting blood sugar is at 255; and sugar in urine is over 2 gms. Urologist suggests immediate surgical intervention to relieve blockage by either removing the stone if possible or to put a stent and reevaluate in 1 month. He thinks risks will be higher if the infection worsens and wouldn't advise a delay of even a few days. We trust the doctor but feel a bit rushed. Thank you for your suggestions.
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Condition can be treated conservatively if no renal complication is there, chances of drop of stone in bladder is likely then this can be removed easily with the help of scope and can be crushed inside the bladder, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
Well come to HCM
Condition can be treated conservatively if no renal complication is there, chances of drop of stone in bladder is likely then this can be removed easily with the help of scope and can be crushed inside the bladder, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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