Pochechnaya kolika
- Authors: Vertkin A.L1, Topolyanskiy A.V1
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- Issue: No 17 (2012)
- Pages: 104-107
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2073-4034/article/view/279984
- ID: 279984
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Abstract
The article considers etiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment of renal colic. The most common cause of renal colic is ureteral stone obstruction as a complication of urolithiasis. The prevalence of urolithiasis is 5-9 % in Europe and about 13 % in the U.S. Renal colic is urgent situation, ranking second in frequency after appendicitis in emergency medicine (not including traumas). Renal colic has a social implication, because it most often occurs in working-age population. In addition, renal colic has threatening complications, including death. All this requires the clinician's awareness about this disease and providing timely adequate medical care. This is subject of this article.
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