Minimizing the Cost of Treating Asymptomatic Ureterolithiasis

ConclusionsThe probability of spontaneous passage of a ureteral stone can be used to optimize treatment strategies for patients. Observation minimizes costs for patients with stones likely to pass spontaneously, whereas ureteroscopy minimizes costs for stones unlikely to pass. For ureteral stones with an intermediate probability of spontaneous passage computerized tomography to guide treatment is associated with the lowest estimated costs.
Source: Urology Practice - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research