Urolithiasis: Update on Metabolic Evaluation of Stone Formers

Metabolic abnormalities are identified in over 90% of stone formers and the institution of preventative dietary and medical measures has resulted in substantial reduction in stone recurrence rates. We review the contemporary approach to metabolic evaluation of urolithiasis.

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Main Authors: Sangtae Park, Margaret S. Pearle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2005-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2005.118
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