The use of tamsulosin in the treatment of 10–15 mm lower ureteral stones in adults: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background The discovery of alpha-adrenergic receptors in the ureteral smooth muscle cells led to a thorough investigation of the therapeutic potential of alpha-blockers for ureteral calculi. Tamsulosin is a selective blocker of alpha-1A and alpha-1B adrenoceptors. It significantly improved...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-10-01
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| Series: | African Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-022-00323-5 |