Metabolic evaluation of urinary lithiasis: what urologists should know and do

Introduction Urolithiasis is a complex medical entity and regroups several different types of stones, each caused by a multitude of dietary imbalances or metabolic anomalies. In order to better assess the stone-forming patient, urologists should be competent in performing a thorough metabolic work-u...

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Veröffentlicht in:World journal of urology 2015-02, Vol.33 (2), p.171-178
Hauptverfasser: Letendre, Julien, Cloutier, Jonathan, Villa, Luca, Valiquette, Luc
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction Urolithiasis is a complex medical entity and regroups several different types of stones, each caused by a multitude of dietary imbalances or metabolic anomalies. In order to better assess the stone-forming patient, urologists should be competent in performing a thorough metabolic work-up. Materials and methods We reviewed the litterature in order to provide an appropriate overview of the various components of the metabolic evaluation, including stone analysis, biochemistry tests, and urine collection. Conclusion Performing a metabolic evaluation allows precise intervention in order to treat and mainly prevent stone disease.
ISSN:0724-4983
1433-8726
DOI:10.1007/s00345-014-1442-y