INTRODUCTION: Urolithiasis is a complex medical entity and regroups several different types of stones, each caused by a multitude of dietary imbalances or metabolic anomalies.
In order to better assess the stone-forming patient, urologists should be competent in performing a thorough metabolic work-up.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the literature in order to provide an appropriate overview of the various components of the metabolic evaluation, including stone analysis, biochemistry tests, and urine collection.
CONCLUSION: Performing a metabolic evaluation allows precise intervention in order to treat and mainly prevent stone disease.
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Letendre J, Cloutier J, Villa L, Valiquette L. Are you the author?
Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Reference: World J Urol. 2014 Nov 21. Epub ahead of print.
doi: 10.1007/s00345-014-1442-y
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 25414063