Role of white blood cell and neutrophil counts in predicting spontaneous stone passage in patients with renal colic

Abstract

Active surveillance of patients suffering from ureteral lithiasis is an acceptable option. Identifying the parameters which can predict those patients who will mostly benefit from this is of great importance. Based on our results, WBC and neutrophil counts should be considered when patients with renal colic secondary to ureteral calculi are evaluated since they can significantly add to spontaneous elimination prediction. Their consideration in addition to other important factors, like stone size and location, would maximize their predictive ability.