Silodosin in the treatment of distal ureteric stones in children: A prospective, randomised, placebo-controlled study.

Objectives: To evaluate the possible role of silodosin (a highly selective α-adrenoceptor antagonist) in facilitating the passage of distal ureteric stones (DUS) in children, as the role of α-blockers as medical expulsive therapy is well known in adults.

Patients And Methods: In all, 40 paediatric patients (27 boys and 13 girls) diagnosed with unilateral, single, radiopaque DUS of <10 mm were included in the study. Their mean (SD, range) age was 8.