Question

A patient presents with acute left flank pain and haematuria. CT scan shows a 5 mm ureteric stone. According to UK guidance, which treatment is most appropriate if the stone is not expected to pass spontaneously?

Accepted Answer

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)

Answer

Conservative management for 12 weeks

Answer

Open surgical removal

Answer

Ureteroscopic lithotripsy with stent placement for all stones

Answer

Immediate nephrectomy

Practice question

A patient presents with acute left flank pain and haematuria. CT scan shows a 5 mm ureteric stone. According to UK guidance, which treatment is most appropriate if the stone is not expected to pass spontaneously?