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  • Title: [Emergency management of renal colic].
    Author: Valerio M, Doerfler A, Chollet Y, Schreyer N, Guyot S, Jichlinski P.
    Journal: Rev Med Suisse; 2009 Dec 02; 5(228):2457-61. PubMed ID: 20088121.
    Abstract:
    Renal colic (RC) is a common problem in primary care practice. It is estimated that 5-12% of the general population will suffer once RC during his lifetime. The primary care physicians play a central role in the management of urolithiasis. This article summarizes the current recommendations in terms of renal colic emergency management: biological assessment, imaging, pain relief and specific treatment. The vast majority of patients only needs efficient antalgic treatment and an outpatient monitoring. A minimal assessment must however be undertaken to detect complicated RC that will require urgent treatment in urology department. The analysis of the stone after the crisis is crucial to set up a preventive treatment.
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