Obstructing stone with sepsis

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Teaching point

An obstructing ureteric/renal stone with hydronephrosis and sepsis is a urological emergency: urgent decompression of the collecting system (nephrostomy or stent) is the priority, alongside IV antibiotics, before definitive stone treatment.

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