Clinical observation of tamsulosin in the treatment for lower ureteral calculi(216 caces report)
- VernacularTitle:盐酸坦索罗辛治疗输尿管下段结石的临床观察(附216例报道)
- Author:
Junan YAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tamsulosin;
Lower ureter;
Calculi
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
2007;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To observe and assess the effect of Tamsulosin in the treatment for lower ureteral calculi. Methods: 378 patients with ureterolithiasis in the lower ureter were randomly divided into two groups: The contral group(n=162) was subjected to the regular treatment(Dang Shipian 1.8g Tid for 4 weeks and with drinking water over 2 000 ml per day); The treatment group(n=216) was regular treatment combined with Tamsulosin (0.2 mg Bid for 4 weeks). Results: In treatment group, 86.1% (186 of 216) of the patients expelled the calculi and was higher than 38.3%(62/162) in contral group. The mean time discharged calculis in treatment group was more shorter than the contral group. Conclusion: The treatment of Tamsulosin could accelerate calculi discharge from lower ureter and increase the discharge rate of calculi.
