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In a prospiective review, 26277 records of patients hospitalized in emergeny ward of Shahid Behesht Anzali,were investigated. 873 cases (3.3% had been hospitalized with the diagnosis of renal Colic .Diagnosis of 12 patients was changed and acute appendicitis was the most common cause of misdiagnosis.
Results :69% of patients were male and 31% were female Peak of patients' age was 20-49. The most common reason for hospitalization was requirement to narcotics. Presentation was more common in April, May and June ,and from 12 MN to the day after .
84% of patients had hematuria and 37 % had suspected finding on their K.U.B. 92% of patients were improved or their stones were extracted and in 8% urologic inter vention were undergone .
Conclusion : Age and sexual distribution of renal colic was similar to results of other investigations but seasonal distribution was approximately opposite.Usage of K.U.B is limited and it is better to be obtained only for doubtful cases.
Availability of narcotics in outpatient wards may decrease expense and workload for both patients and health care units.
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Received: 2019/03/11 | Accepted: 2019/03/11 | Published: 2019/03/11

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