Urolithiasis has become a worldwide problem with the prevalence of the disease increasing over the past few decades. While various treatment modalities have evolved over the years, discrepancies exist regarding the clinical indications and the efficacy of each of these treatment options. In the present review, we aim to review the current treatment modalities for urinary tract stones to provide...

Considering the significance of continuous medical education and its role in the quality of the presented health and treatment services, and the holding of more than 3000 of such programs, this study was carried out to determine the effect of continuous medical educational program regarding renal stones during the years 1997-1998. In this study, the educational trial strategy was carried out o...

An 89-year-old male presented with dysuria and oliguria. He had a history of benign prostate hyperplasia and neurogenic bladder under long-term Foley catheter use of 10 years. Recurrent urinary tract infections had occurred since then. The laboratory data showed acute renal failure with a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 57 mg/dL, creatinine 3.61 mg/dL (baseline renal function 6 months before admis...

The causes for the hypercalciuria and diagnostic criteria for the various forms of hypercalciuria were sought in 56 patients with hypercalcemia or nephrolithiasis (Ca stones), by a careful assessment of parathyroid function and calcium metabolism. A study protocol for the evaluation of hypercalciuria, based on a constant liquid synthetic diet, was developed. In 26 cases of primary hyperparathyr...

Urinary stone disease is a frequent challenge for the urologic practitioner. Stones are the only disease mentioned by name in the Hippocratic Oath and the removal of bladder stones was one of the earliest surgical procedures provided by the first surgeon-barbers. In the last century, as technology has continued to advance at a more rapid pace, our ability to treat nephrolithiasis has paralleled...

PURPOSE This study aimed to accurately analyze the relationship between calcium oxalate (CaOx) stone formation and the components of urinary nanocrystallites. METHOD High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction, fast Fourier transformation of HRTEM, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were performed to analyze the components of these nanocr...

and graphics by Carroll H. Weiss Former Director (1991-2002) DCA Study Group on Urinary Stones

Background: Several remote areas in Aceh lack proper water supply, leading to the citizens consuming well for daily needs. The quality is determined by concentration of minerals thus affected location sources. Insufficient monitor its poses risks health problems, such as urinary tract stones.Objective: This study investigated incidence stones on patients seeking medical help Zaenoel Abidin hosp...

The aim of this study was to determine the clinical characteristics and diagnosis of severe, acute urolithiasis in infants and toddlers, caused by melamine contamination in infant formula milk. The clinical data of 28 patients were collected and analyzed. Among the 28 patients, 17 patients received indwelling ureteral stents by cystoscopy (60.71%) and 5 patients received open surgery to extract...