Kidney Stones Size In Cm. 8 years experience nephrology and dialysis. With only 45 60 stone free rate swl efficacy in kidney stones over 2 cm in diameter may be consider as disappointing 42 43.
On average a kidney weighs approximately 150 to 160 grams and together both kidneys weigh about 0 5 percent of total body weight. Fortunately significantly higher sfrs reaching 85 can be achieved in paediatric patients 45 47. 8 years experience nephrology and dialysis.
For patients with a large stone at upj and additional kidney stones the treatment options depend on the size and number of stones in the kidney.
If recurrent to see a nephrologist for special testing and trea. Stones that are smaller than 4 millimeters mm pass on their own in about 30 days on an average. May need intervention depending upon the location. If recurrent to see a nephrologist for special testing and trea.