Question

A 50-year-old man presents with left flank pain radiating to the groin. CT KUB reveals a 6 mm ureteric stone. According to NICE guidelines, which treatment is most suitable if spontaneous passage is unlikely?

Accepted Answer

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)

Answer

Immediate open surgical removal

Answer

Nephrostomy tube insertion

Answer

Alpha-blockers and wait

Answer

Ureteroscopic stent placement first-line

Practice question

A 50-year-old man presents with left flank pain radiating to the groin. CT KUB reveals a 6 mm ureteric stone. According to NICE guidelines, which treatment is most suitable if spontaneous passage is unlikely?