Open AccessUrinary Stones in Children
Author(s) -
Mahmut Çivilibal,
Nilgün Selçuk Duru,
Murat Elevli
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
haseki tıp bülteni
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.113
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2147-2688
pISSN - 1302-0072
DOI - 10.4274/haseki.2727
Subject(s) - urinary system , medicine
The prevalence of childhood urinary stone disease has increased\udsignificantly in recent years. Risk factors for urinary stones include\udmetabolic disturbances, genetic and anatomical abnormalities.\udA comprehensive metabolic evaluation is essential in all children\udwith urolithiasis. This review describes the pathophysiology,\udcauses, clinical findings, evaluation, and management of childhood\udurolithiasis