Urolithiasis

In Asia, about 1%–19.1% of the population suffer from urolithiasis. However, due to variations in socio-economic status and… Expand

Kidney stone disease is a crystal concretion formed usually within the kidneys. It is an increasing urological disorder of human… Expand

CONTEXT Management of urinary stones is a major issue for most urologists. Treatment modalities are minimally invasive and… Expand

CONTEXT Low-dose computed tomography (CT) has become the first choice for detection of ureteral calculi. Conservative… Expand

Archeological findings give profound evidence that humans have suffered from kidney and bladder stones for centuries. Bladder… Expand

PURPOSE We quantified the burden of urolithiasis in the United States by identifying trends in the use of health care resources… Expand

Abstract Users of clinical practice guidelines and other recommendations need to know how much confidence they can place in the… Expand

OBJECTIVES In 1979, we conducted a representative study to determine the prevalence and incidence of urolithiasis in Germany… Expand

Urolithiasis in pediatric patients has been perceived as uncommon, and the appropriate evaluation and management have been… Expand

Microbial ureases hydrolyze urea to ammonia and carbon dioxide. Urease activity of an infectious microorganism can contribute to… Expand