Context Low-dose computed tomography (CT) has become the first choice for detection of
ureteral calculi. Conservative observational management of renal stones is possible …

Kidney stone imaging is an important diagnostic tool and initial step in deciding which
therapeutic options to use for the management of kidney stones. Guidelines provided by the …

The European Association of Urology (EAU) Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel has prepared
these guidelines to help urologists assess evidence-based management of stones/calculi in …

OBJECTIVE. The objective of our study was to perform a meta-analysis to evaluate the
diagnostic performance of low-dose CT for the diagnosis of urolithiasis (seven studies, 1,061 …

Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is the only noninvasive method for stone removal. Once
considered as a primary option for the treatment of virtually all stones, SWL is now …

Urolithiasis is a universal problem that has become increasingly prevalent in the United
States and has a high rate of recurrence. Imaging of urolithiasis has evolved over the years …

Cystinuria (OMIM 220100) is an autosomal recessive hereditary disorder in which high
urinary cystine excretion leads to the formation of cystine stones because of the low …

Urolithiasis is a common disease with increasing prevalence worldwide and a lifetime-
estimated recurrence risk of over 50%. Imaging plays a critical role in the initial diagnosis …

Cystinuria continues to be one of the most challenging stone diseases. During the latest
decades our knowledge of the molecular basis of cystinuria has expanded. Today 160 …

This book was written with the aim of widening the reader's spectrum of knowledge
regarding the uses of shock waves in medicine and biology, as well as to contribute to safer …