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Efficacy and Safety of Alfuzosin as Medical Expulsive Therapy for Ureteral Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Author: ChenKang, KangRan, LiJiasheng, LiuChenli, WanShow P, WuWenqi, ZengGuohua

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Meta-AnalysisA statistical technique that integrates the results of multiple studies to draw more general conclusions about a particular issue.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.
ReviewAn article that critically examines existing research on a particular topic and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field.
Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

This study compared the efficacy of alfuzosin and tamsulosin in the management of ureteral stones.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Alfuzosin has been widely used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis, and is claimed to be a selective agent for the lower urinary tract with low incidence of adverse side-effects and hypotensive changes. Recently, several randomized controlled trials have reported using Alfuzosin as...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4526635/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Alfuzosin: A Potential Treatment for Ureteral Stones?

Ureteral stones, those pesky little mineral formations in the urinary tract, can cause excruciating pain. This study investigates the efficacy and safety of alfuzosin, an alpha blocker, as a medical expulsive therapy for ureteral stones. The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing clinical trials, aiming to assess the effectiveness of alfuzosin in this setting. Like a skilled surgeon meticulously dissecting a complex medical problem, the authors carefully analyze the evidence to determine the potential benefits and risks of this treatment approach.

Alfuzosin: A Promising Option for Ureteral Stone Expulsion?

The study found that alfuzosin may be an effective option for expulsive therapy of ureteral stones, but more research is needed to confirm its long-term safety and efficacy.

Navigating the Path: Managing Ureteral Stones

This research provides valuable insights into the management of ureteral stones. It highlights the need for individualized treatment strategies, tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study explores the potential of alfuzosin as a medical expulsive therapy for ureteral stones. It emphasizes the need for rigorous clinical trials to further evaluate the efficacy and safety of this approach.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-05-04
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-30
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

26244843

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC4526635

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