Urolithiasis in adolescent children.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2005
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.admecli.2004.10.003
Abstract
Idiopathic urolithiasis in children has become more frequent in the past few decades as a result of increasing affluence and rapid change in our society's dietary habits. In Western societies, calcium stones in the kidney and ureter predominate. Pediatric urolithiases, unlike the adult form, require a comprehensive metabolic evaluation, because metabolic and enzymatic derangements play an important role in their pathogenesis. The recent advancements in endoscopic procedures, interventional radiology, and lithotripsy have allowed children to be managed effectively without open surgery. Pediatric urolithiasis requires a close working relationship between the urologist for acute surgical management of urolithiasis and the nephrologists for prevention of stone formation. In many children and adolescents with urolithiasis, a nonpharmacologic approach involving the adoption of healthy nutrition habits may suffice.
Journal Title
Adolescent medicine clinics
Volume
16
Issue
1
First Page
87
Last Page
109
MeSH Keywords
Adolescent; Calcium; Cystinuria; Food; Humans; Uric Acid; Urinary Calculi; Xanthine
Recommended Citation
Srivastava, T., Alon, U. S. Urolithiasis in adolescent children. Adolescent medicine clinics 16, 87-109 (2005).
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