A child presents with abdominal colic and hematuria on ultrasonography a stone 2.5 cm in diameter is seen in the renal pelvis. The next step in management of this case is :
Correct Answer: ESWL
Description: Although there are many methods of renal stone removal, the best is ESWL (extracorporeal shock-wave lithrotripsy].
A conservative approach is chosen only when the stone is upto 0.5 or 0.6 cm.
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