Question

A 25-year-old man has acute right flank pain radiating to the groin, consistent with renal colic. A non-contrast CT KUB confirms a 5 mm ureteric stone. According to NICE, what is the recommended initial management?

Accepted Answer

Trial of medical expulsive therapy with tamsulosin

Answer

Emergency lithotripsy

Answer

Ureteroscopy

Answer

Immediate open surgical removal

Answer

IV morphine infusion only

Practice question

A 25-year-old man has acute right flank pain radiating to the groin, consistent with renal colic. A non-contrast CT KUB confirms a 5 mm ureteric stone. According to NICE, what is the recommended initial management?