Ureteric Calculi Complicating Pregnancy
S. R. Ramya *
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Tamil Nadu, India
G. Rohini
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Tamil Nadu, India
Sasirekha .
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Tamil Nadu, India
V. Kamaraj
Department of Urology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Tamil Nadu, India
M. Griffin
Department of Urology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Tamil Nadu, India
M. Sivasankar
Department of Urology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Tamil Nadu, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Urolithiasis is the most common cause of non-obstetrical abdominal pain that requires hospitalization among pregnant patients. We are presenting a case of symptomatic right ureteric calculi. This was diagnosed during second trimester. The patient did not respond to conservative management and had to be treated surgically with good symptomatic improvement.
Keywords: Urolithiasis, ureteric calculi, pregnancy