The Efficacy of Medical Expulsion Therapy in Distal Ureteric Calculi

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of tamsulosin in the treatment of distal ureteric calculi.

Materials and Methods: Forty patients, who meet the in­clusion criteria, were selected for the prospective study. All these patients re­ceived tamsulosin 0.4 mg once before bed time for fourteen days to observe the effectiveness, side effects and stone expulsion rate.

Results: The average time of stone expulsion was 8.03±2.80 days. The successful medical expul­sion was seen in 82.50%. About 7.5% complained of dizziness and headache, 2.5% complained of fatigue and postural hypotension.

Conclusion: The use of tamsulosin was safe, effective and was associated with fewer side effects. Successful stone expulsion rate was observed in in selected cases.