Abstract:Background
Naftopidil combined with an antispasmodic agent and a supplement that facilitates stone expulsion has reportedly produced an increased rate of ureteral stone expulsion. A randomized controlled study was conducted to determine the efficacy of naftopidil as a medical expulsive therapy for male patients with ureteral stones.
Methods
Male patients (n = 500) with stones from the upper to the lower ureter were randomized to one of four groups and followed for 1 mon… Show more
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