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Abnormal Ureteric Peristalsis in Stone Rats

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A marked increase in amplitude of phasic contractions (such that the intraureter pressure reaches levels likely to be sufficient to activate ureteric nociceptors) associated with a decrease in rate of contractions, and a reduced basal tone compared to peristalsis seen in normal rats.

Visceral Pain Model, Kidney Stone Pain

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(2007). Abnormal Ureteric Peristalsis in Stone Rats. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_17

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