You must check frequently to be sure the drainage is not blocked by kinks in the tubes or by the patient's body lying on the tubes. The amount and type of drainage from each area should be carefully noted.
a rectal exam
Staghorn calculi are large branched calculi composed of struvite
Calculi (singular calculus) are stones.
Institutiones calculi differentialis was created in 1755.
Institutionum calculi integralis was created in 1768.
Urinary stones or urinary calculi mean the same. But the more refined term is urinary calculi.
Calculus (plural calculi) is the medical term meaning stone.
The renal pelvis and renal calculi are not the same. The renal pelvis is a normal part of the body. Renal calculi are kidney stones and are not normal.
"Pebbles" in Latin are calculi.
lithrotripsy
Renal calculi are formed when the urine becomes supersaturated (overloaded) with mineral compounds that can form stones
Small calculi in the right proximal ureter indicate the presence of kidney stones that are located in the upper part of the ureter, which is the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder. These stones can cause obstruction, leading to symptoms such as pain, hematuria, or urinary issues. Treatment options may include hydration, pain management, or procedures like ureteroscopy or shock wave lithotripsy to remove or break up the stones. Monitoring and addressing potential underlying causes of stone formation is also important to prevent recurrence.