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Treatment for Kidney Stones - Ureteroscopy
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This page in the eMedTV library provides a detailed look at the four most common types of kidney stones. Stones vary based on their chemical composition. In most cases, kidney stones contain calcium, struvite, uric acid, and cystine.
This segment of the eMedTV archives describes in detail how a ureteroscopy is performed and what to expect before and after the procedure. It is often recommended for people with kidney stones and allows the doctor to closely examine the ureter.