Predictors of emergency department attendance following ureterorenoscopy for urolithiasis

ConclusionRisk factors for ED attendance after URS include prolonged pre-stent dwell time, stone size ≥ 13 mm, treatment for a positive preoperative urine culture, mid-ureteric stone location and female gender. Urologists should be aware of these findings to decrease the risk of emergency re-presentation after elective URS surgery.

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Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - March 31, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research