Medical Treatment for Small Stones in the Lower Ureter

Tamsulosin for Ureteral Stones in the Emergency Department:
A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Study objective: The adrenergic antagonist tamsulosin hydrochloride has become an increasingly common adjunct in the treatment of ureteral calculi; however, its efficacy in a general emergency department (ED) population has not been investigated.

Attached are the articles for Journal Club which will be held on 09/15/09.

Medical Treatment for Small Stones in the Lower Ureter

Tamsulosin for Ureteral Stones in the Emergency Department


Journal Club Assessment Form
There will be no paper copies distributed.
Please print these out if you wish to have a hard copy.
All residents should be prepared to discuss all of the articles.