[Renal colic: an update].

Abstract

The prevalence of renal colic is 20 % with a high recurrence rate. It remains a frequent reason for consultation in the emergency room. In case of uncertainty about the diagnosis, a decisional aide, the STONE score, can be used. Low-dose CT remains the standard, but studies show a role for ultrasound in the diagnosis to reduce the costs and cumulative effects of radiation. Most simple renal colics are treated with medical expulsive therapy which consists of anti-inflammatory, and an alpha blocker. It is important to identify patients who require urgent urological consultation or follow-up by urologists.

• Authors: Amelia Goncalves Dias, Anu Mehra, Thibaut Liernur, Thomas Ernandez, Noelle Junod Perron, Thierry Mach
• Journal: Revue medicale suisse (Rev Med Suisse) Vol. 19 Issue 843 Pg. 1753-1756 (Sep 27 2023) ISSN: 1660-9379 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Colique néphrétique : nouveautés 2023.
• PMID: 37753914 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)