title: The management of renal colic.
abstract: Renal colic can be a challenging cause of abdominal pain in the military population. This review highlights the management of renal colic in the Royal Navy's operational setting. It provides an overview of the diagnosis, treatment options and occupational health issues in the deployed (Role 1) and hospital environments (Role 2 and 3).
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leong
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mackie
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous; D011320:Primary Health Care; D056844:Renal Colic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012767:Ships; D006113:United Kingdom; D018666:Ureteroscopy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D009294:Narcotics