Does ureteric reflux protect against calculus formation?
The infrequent association of reflux and kidney stone suggest the possibility that reflux may in some measure protect against stone formation. A simple animal experiment is proposed which should indicate whether this assumption is valid.
D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications*; D012107:Research Design; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000150:complications*