[A comparative evaluation of the results of using different means for stone-expelling therapy in urolithiasis]

A conventional approach to urolith elimination involving spasmolytics, water loading, terpene-containing drugs warrants efficacy in 80% of the cases. Diuretic tea promoted the stones evacuation from the ureter in 88.5%. Sinusoidal modulated currents with inductothermia and sound stimulation of the upper urinary tracts resulted in the stones elimination in 88 and 85.7% of the cases, respectively. A new method of urolithiasis treatment is suggested, tried and patented. It implies introduction of upper urinary tract sound stimulation with the frequency 2.4-3.3 kHz at the height of urinative effect of the tea. The resultant elimination of uroliths occurred in 129 of 134 patients treated (96.3%). The treatment is feasible both in inpatient and outpatient settings.