Metabolic evaluation in stone formation with hyperuricemia

Nephrolithiasis is a common source of morbidity with a lifetime prevalence of 5%-10%. Despite technical advances in the treatment ofnephrolithiasis, the prevalence of stone disease appears to be increasing. Raised serum and/or urinary uric acid are a well-established risk factor for calculogenesis.

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Veröffentlicht in:Chinese medical journal 2014, Vol.127 (8), p.1582-1584
Hauptverfasser: Xu, Yan, Lyu, Jianlin, Chen, Xuehua
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Nephrolithiasis is a common source of morbidity with a lifetime prevalence of 5%-10%. Despite technical advances in the treatment ofnephrolithiasis, the prevalence of stone disease appears to be increasing. Raised serum and/or urinary uric acid are a well-established risk factor for calculogenesis.
ISSN:0366-6999
2542-5641
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.20131562