The generalized use of physical methods, X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy (FTIR) decisively improved urinary stone analysis by allowing to accurately …

Physical methods, namely, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy (FTIR) reliably identify specific forms of nephrolithiasis involving a single …

Crystalluria is a marker of urine supersaturation with substances deriving from metabolic
disorders, inherited diseases or drugs. The investigation of crystalluria must be done …

Morphoconstitutional analysis of urinary calculi, ie morphologic examination combined with
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), is of decisive interest for the diagnosis of rare …

The search for crystalluria and morphologic analysis of urinary crystals is of interest in the
diagnostic evaluation and assessment of efficacy of therapeutic strategies in stone formers …

Current physical and chemical methods available for urinary stones analysis are critically
reviewed. No one method is sufficient to provide all the clinically useful information on the …

Urinary stones of similar crystalline composition as identified by X‐ray diffraction or Fourier
transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR) may exhibit distinct structures, which are reflected in …

Introduction Stone analysis is an important part in the evaluation of patients having stone
disease. This could orientate the physician toward particular etiologies. Material and …

This manuscript reviews the requirements for acceptable compositional analysis of kidney
stones using various biophysical methods. High-resolution X-ray powder diffraction …

Defining the kidney stone composition is important for determining a treatment plan,
understanding etiology and preventing recurrence of nephrolithiasis, which is considered as …