作者: Mark J. Noble
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-126-4_2
关键词: Surgery 、 Urinary system 、 Physical examination 、 Medical history 、 Etiology 、 Medicine 、 Flank pain 、 Renal vein thrombosis 、 Kidney stones 、 Genitourinary system
摘要: Flank pain has multiple etiologies including but not exclusive to the genitourinary system. Treatment begins with a thorough history and physical examination. Before executing surgical treatment, urologist would do best evaluate complete patient history, associated findings, laboratory radiologic tests determine cause of flank pain. A structured approach is recommended for diagnosis treatment.