[Nephritic colic. Analysis of 140 cases].
A nephritic colic is one of the most common pictures of urologic conditions, a primary causes being the occurrence of lithiasis concretions along the urinary tract. A series of 140 cases of nephritic colic diagnosed in the emergency ward and later referred to our office for follow-up are presented here. The relevance of the physical examination is emphasized, pointing out that with practice the simple performance of abdominal X-ray, ultrasound and urinary sediments is usually enough to reach a certainty diagnosis. There is, however, near 10% cases where it is necessary to carry out contrast studies or endoscopic manoeuvres to be able to differentiate a nephritic colic from other conditions. The primary aim of treatment is to overcome pain, facilitate the advance of the lithiasis obstacle and to preserve the renal function. A description is made of the various drugs used, while endoscopic manoeuvres are reserved for the more selected cases of compromised kidney or when the patient's general condition so requires.
Amat Cecilia
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Servicio de Urologia, Hospital Comarcal Marina Alta, Denia, Alicante.
Romero Pérez
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003085:Colic / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Cólico nefrítico. Análisis de 140 casos.