Renal artery aneurysm is defined as the dilated segment of renal artery exceeding twice the diameter of the normal renal artery. As more than half of such aneurysms have the annular calcification, they must be differentiated from the stones. Differential diagnosis of the renal artery aneurysm includes the parapelvical cysts, hydronephrosis and kidney tumors. Renal artery aneurysm can be diagnosed by CT, MRI, as well by ultrasonography and color dopplerography. Unfortunately presence of calcification renders the ultrasonographic examination impossible. In this article we share our own experience of two cases of calcified renal aneurysms diagnosed and treated at our hospital.

Study objective To study the effect of a herbal preparation containing a standardised BNO 1040 extract* (based on lovage root, rosemary leaves and aerial parts of centaury) on the extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) results in patients with urolithiasis (UL). Methodology 150 patients with UL (aged 18–65 years) treated with ESWL method were divided into 2 equal groups. The main group (n = 75) received standard recommendations and herbal preparation (12 months). The control group (n = 75) received standard recommendations only. The following was evaluated: time and degree of elimination of fragments; the presence of pain and leukocyturia; recurrent stone formation. Results The elimination of fragments was observed up to 14 days in 94.7% of patients in the main group versus 76% of patients in the control group. Renal colic was observed in 6.7% of patients in the main group versus 10.7% of patients in the control group; cases of leukocyturia were observed within 14 days in 10.7% versus 22.7%, respectively. During the year, a recurrent lithiasis was diagnosed in 6.7% of patients in the main group and in 16% of patients in the control group. Conclusion The use of BNO 1040 extract in combination with ESWL: contributes to more rapid and safe elimination of fragments of the calculi and reduces the risk of recurrent stone formation. Trial registration DRKS ID 00021200. Registered retrospectively in German Clinical Trial Register 27.03.2020. https://www.drks.de/

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Study objective: to study the effect of a herbal preparation containing a standardised BNO 1040 extract* (based on lovage root, rosemary leaves and aerial parts of centaury) on the extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) results in patients with urolithiasis (UL). Methodology. 150 patients with UL (aged 18–65 years) treated with ESWL method were divided into 2 equal groups. The main group (n = 75) received standard recommendations and herbal preparation (12 months). The control group (n = 75) received standard recommendations only. The following was evaluated: time and degree of elimination of fragments; the presence of pain and leukocyturia; recurrent stone formation. Results. The elimination of fragments was observed up to 14 days in 94.7 % of patients in the main group versus 76 % of patients in the control group. Renal colic was observed in 6.7 % of patients in the main group versus 10.7 % of patients in the control group; cases of leukocyturia were observed within 14 days in 10.7 % versus 22.7 %, respectively. During the year, a recurrent lithiasis was diagnosed in 6.7% of patients in the main group and in 16 % of patients in the control group. Conclusion. The use of BNO 1040 extract in combination with ESWL: contributes to more rapid and safe elimination of fragments of the calculi and reduces the risk of recurrent stone formation.