Stone management for the patient on anticoagulation

Curr Urol Rep. 2012 Jun;13(3):187-9. doi: 10.1007/s11934-012-0243-3.

Abstract

Use of chronic anticoagulation has increased recently, leading to more surgical intervention on patients taking chronic anticoagulation. This review discusses anticoagulation and the management of urolithiasis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Lithotripsy
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Urolithiasis / surgery*
  • Vena Cava Filters
  • Warfarin / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin