The Efficacy of Preoperative Tamsulosin on Ureteroscopy Access in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Nicholas Andrian Singgih,
Jacinda Risha Oktaviani,
Raden Honggo Pranowo Sampurno Secodiningrat
et al.
Abstract:Objective: The incidence of urolithiasis in pediatrics increases to 4-10% annually. One of the methods for treating urolithiasis is ureteroscopy (URS). The small anatomy in pediatrics often makes the initial URS unsuccessful. Alpha blockers, a drug that can relax the ureteral muscles, is a therapy that can be considered before URS is carried out. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative tamsulosin for URS access in pediatrics.
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