RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Lederman, Lynne
T1 Diagnosis and Management of Kidney Stones Require a Patient-Centered Approach
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2015
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 49
SP 25
OP 26
DO 10.1177/155989771449015
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/49/25.abstract
AB The prevalence of kidney stones has been increasing over time. A patient-centered approach to diagnosis and management of kidney stones includes correct interpretation of 24-hour urine samples, selection of dietary and pharmacologic interventions based on their risk/benefit profile, and recognition of rare genetic forms of kidney stones. This article discusses the epidemiology of kidney stones, interpretation of 24-hour urine chemistries to inform clinical practice, approaches to calcium phosphate stones and staghorn calculi, and conditions that can be associated with nephrolithiasis.