ReviewCanadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada2014
Update on medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteral stones: Beyond alpha-blockers.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effects of locally administered aminophylline in patients undergoing ureteroscopic lithotripsy: a systematic review with exploratory meta-analysis.Frontiers in urology · 2026Pooled it
- Role of silodosin as medical expulsive therapy in ureteral calculi: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Urolithiasis · 2018Pooled it
- A Comparison of Boron Supplement and Tamsulosin as Medical Expulsive Therapy for Urinary Stones After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Biological trace element research · 2023Trial
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- Optimal duration of medical expulsive therapy for lower ureteral stones: a critical evaluation.Urolithiasis · 2024Article
- Efficacy of a Multicomponent Nutraceutical Formulation for the Prevention and Treatment of Urinary Tract Stones.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
- Evolving Role of Silodosin for the Treatment of Urological Disorders - A Narrative Review.Drug design, development and therapy · 2022Review
- Medical expulsive therapy for ureter stone using naftopidil: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial.PloS one · 2017Article
- Medical expulsive therapy for ureteral stones: where do we go from here?Nature reviews. Urology · 2016Review
- Benign ureteral obstruction in cats: Outcome with medical management.Journal of veterinary internal medicineArticle
- Medical evaluation and pharmacotherapeutical strategies in management of urolithiasis.Therapeutic advances in urologyReview
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Abstract
Medical expulsive therapy (MET) has been described as an effective conservative treatment option in the initial management of small distal ureteral stones. Therapies that have been investigated include alpha-blockers, calcium channel blockers, corticosteroids, and most recently phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5) inhibitors. While alpha-blockers are currently the only recommended monotherapy, corticosteroids have received increased attention as a potential useful adjunct in the medical management of distal stones. PDE5 inhibitors are a novel treatment alternative, requiring further investigation. This review provides an overview of recent MET best practices, with a focus on novel therapies beyond alpha-blockers.
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