Detection of kidney stones – Imaging and laboratory chemistry including urine analysis

Abstract. Nephrolithiasis is often the first manifestation of renal colic. This is usually caused by ureteral stones, but also by blood ...

Urinary stone disease – size isn’t all that matters

Abstract. Urinary stone disease is a very frequent disease with a life-time-risk of about 10 – 15 % in industrialized countries. Meanwhile mostly asymptomatic stone ...

Risk factors for urolithiasis

Abstract. The prevalence and incidence of kidney stones has continuously increased over the last years. Recent evidence suggests that kidney stones have a substantial morbidity including chronic ...

And which stone type are you?

Abstract. Knowledge about the stone type is essential for therapy, prophylaxis and prognosis of kidney stone disease. Stone types can completely change in the course of a stone disease and ...

Metabolic investigation of stone formers

Abstract. Once a kidney stone has passed, patients must be carefully evaluated in order to identify the underlying cause of the disease and to guide preventive measures and treatment. ...

Recurrence prevention of kidney stones – pharmacologic and dietary measures

Abstract. Kidney stone episodes are traumatic events for affected patients and the risk of recurrence is high. Both prevalence and incidence of ...