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Title: Comparison of tamsulosin with placebo in relieving ureteral stent related lower urinary tract symptoms.
Authors: Ghulam Abbas, Muhammad Adeel Basharat, Asma Sadia, Aamir Imtiaz Khan, Muhammad Sheraz Javed, Muhammad Irfan Munir
Journal: The Professional Medical Journal (TPMJ)
Publisher: Independent Medical College, Faisalabad- Pakistan
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2025
Volume: 32
Issue: 09
Language: en
DOI: 10.29309/TPMJ/2025.32.09.9328
Keywords: TamsulosinLower urinary tract symptomsureteral stent
Objective: To compare efficacy of tamsulosin verses placebo in relieving ureteral stent related lower urinary tract symptoms. Study Design: Randomized Control study. Setting: Department of Urology and Renal Transplant, Allied Hospital I/ Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad. Period: 1st June 2024 to 30th November 2024. Methods: Total number of 60 patients who underwent ureteroscopy and DJ stenting for ureteric stones were selected, and divided into 2 groups. Group A (administered with tamsulosin) and Group B (with placebo). IPSS score calculated at 21th day after procedure. Scores of both groups were compared. Results: Patient of group A who were given tamsulosin had less lower urinary tract symptoms as compared to patient who received placebo drug. Conclusion: Tamsulosin significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms caused by DJ stents.
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