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Ureteroscopy: is a treament for a nephrolith lodged in the ureter (ureter/o means ureter, and -scopy means visual examination). A specialized instrument called a Ureteroscope is inserted through the urethra and bladder into the ureter. If possible, the nephrlith is removed intact through the scope. If the stone is too large, a laser is used to break it up and the pieces are then removed.
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The condition of having a stone lodged in a ureter?
nephrolithiasis The correct answer is ureterolithiasis
What is the medical term meaning ureter dilation?
The medical term for ureter dilation is hydroureter. This condition refers to the abnormal widening of the ureter, typically due to blockage or obstruction. Treatment may involve addressing the underlying cause to relieve the dilation.
The condition of having a stone lodged in a ureter is?
kidney stone or ureteral stone. It can cause severe pain, known as renal colic, as well as blood in the urine and urinary tract infections. Treatment may involve pain management, hydration, and sometimes procedures to remove the stone.
What is distal ureteral stone?
at the far end (distal) of the ureter (the tube through which one pees) the ureter is the tube between the kidney and the bladder.....the urethra is the tube that removes urine from the body ( the tube you pee thru)
How is vesicoureteral reflux treated?
Treatment depends on the grade that is diagnosed. In grades I and II, the usual treatment involves long-term use of a small daily dose of antibiotics
What body part does the medical root word uretero refer to?
The medical root word 'uretero' refers to the ureter.
The condition of having a stone lodged in a ureter is known as?
ureterolithiasisaccording to my text book Medical Terminology for Health Professonals Sixth Edition, the answer is Uretherolith- is a stone located anywhere along the ureter.ureterolithiasis is the correct answer
What is vesicoureteric?
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) refers to a condition in which urine flows from the bladder, back up the ureter, and back into the kidneys.
Which term means a stone located anywhere along the ureter?
RetroperitonealThey are retroperitoneal organs located in the left and right flank regions of the posterior chest wall, just inferior to the costodiaphragm.retroperitonealThe kidneys are retroperitoneal in location and variably protected by the ribcage. The left is generally higher and more protected than the right, which lies lower due to the presence of the liver, and the caudal portion of the R kidney may not be completely protected.retroperitoncal
What is upper ureter and middle ureter and lower ureter and juexavesical ureter?
upper third: from renal pelvis to the top edge of the sacrummiddle third: from the top edge to the lower edge of the sacrumdistal third: lower edge of the sacrum to the urinary bladder
What part carries waste from the kidney to the bladder?
The ureter.
What is the structure and function of the ureter in a cat?
The ureter is a tube connected to the kidneys and bladder in cats. The function of the ureter is to move urine to the bladder.
