A 35-year-old presents with acute flank pain and hematuria. Ultrasound suggests a 5 mm stone in the distal ureter. According to guidelines what is the...

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A 35-year-old presents with acute flank pain and hematuria. Ultrasound suggests a 5 mm stone in the distal ureter. According to guidelines what is the next step in management

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Observe with analgesia and hydration

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Immediate surgical removal

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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy

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Open surgical removal

MCQ (SBA): Renal and Ureteric Stones

A 35-year-old presents with acute flank pain and hematuria. Ultrasound suggests a 5 mm stone in the distal ureter. According to guidelines what is the next step in management