Imaging (Cost, Radiation)
Diagnostic accuracy Radiation exposure Cost Non-contrast computed tomography ++++ + + Low dose NCCT +++ ++ + Ultrasound ++ ++++ ++ Plain abdominal radiography (KUB) + +++ ++++ KUB…
Laboratory Follow-Up of the Recurrent Stone Former
1. Clinicians should obtain a single 24-h urine specimen for stone risk factors within 6 months of the initiation of treatment to assess response to dietary and/or medical therapy [Expert Opinion]…
24-Hour Urine and Serum Tests: When and What?
BMP (basic metabolic panel) Should include calcium, potassium, bicarbonate, creatinine, sodium and glucose Serum calcium total/ionized High in hyperparathyroidism. May be more sensitive while the patient is under the treatment…
Stratifying Surgical Therapy
Fig. 17.1. Proposed algorithm for kidney stone management, stratified by stone size, HU (Hounsfield unit densities), and non-LP/LP (lower pole) locations Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy SWL consists of transmission of high-energy…
Acute Renal Colic and Medical Expulsive Therapy
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Manoj Monga, Kristina L. Penniston and David S. Goldfarb (eds.)Pocket Guide to Kidney Stone Prevention10.1007/978-3-319-11098-1_16 16. Acute Renal Colic and Medical Expulsive Therapy Charles D. ScalesJr.1 and Eugene G. Cone1 (1) Division of Urologic Surgery,…
What to Do About Asymptomatic Calculi
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Manoj Monga, Kristina L. Penniston and David S. Goldfarb (eds.)Pocket Guide to Kidney Stone Prevention10.1007/978-3-319-11098-1_15 15. What to Do About Asymptomatic Calculi Shubha De1 and Sri Sivalingam1 (1) Cleveland Clinic, Glickman Urological and…
Nutrition Management of Hypocitraturia
Food group PRAL (mEq) Beverages Alkali-rich and low phosphorus −1.7 Alkali-poor and low phosphorus 0 Fats and oils 0 Fish 7.9 Fruits and fruit juices −3.1 Grain products Bread 3.5…
Struvite Stones, Diet and Medications
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Manoj Monga, Kristina L. Penniston and David S. Goldfarb (eds.)Pocket Guide to Kidney Stone Prevention10.1007/978-3-319-11098-1_12 12. Struvite Stones, Diet and Medications Ben H. Chew1 , Ryan Flannigan1 and Dirk Lange1 (1) Department of Urological Sciences, University…
Cystinuria
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Manoj Monga, Kristina L. Penniston and David S. Goldfarb (eds.)Pocket Guide to Kidney Stone Prevention10.1007/978-3-319-11098-1_11 11. Cystinuria Michelle A. Baum1 (1) Division of Nephrology, Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston,…
Nutrition Management of Uric Acid Stones
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Manoj Monga, Kristina L. Penniston and David S. Goldfarb (eds.)Pocket Guide to Kidney Stone Prevention10.1007/978-3-319-11098-1_9 9. Nutrition Management of Uric Acid Stones Lisa A. Davis1 (1) Clinical Research Unit, University of Wisconsin Institute…
