Nephrolithiasis is the most costly urological disease 1 and warrants intensive research efforts directed towards both prevention and treatment. Greater insight into the mechanisms of stone formation ...

A right kidney stone as seen on abdominal CT Some risk factors are unavoidable, but adjusting your patient's diet and addressing comorbidities can prevent excruciating episodes. The time-honored ...

Kidney stones are mineral deposits in the renal calyces and pelvis that are found free or attached to the renal papillae. They contain crystalline and organic components and are formed when the urine ...