Removal of Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Reduces Relapse - Medscape

'Elective removal [of 'silent' stones] may allow these patients to avoid pain and trauma, inefficient and costly emergency department visits,' and more, says an expert commenting on a randomized trial.

Removing small, asymptomatic kidney stones during surgery to take out a culprit ureteral or contralateral kidney stone led to less relapse emergency department visits, surgeries, and secondary stone … [+5554 chars]

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