title: Medical management of the patient with renal stones.
abstract: Although the exact cause of renal stones is largely unknown, a greater knowledge of metabolic and other factors contributing to stone formation is the basis of current treatment. A practical program of medical management that is designed to prevent recurrent surgical procedures and the loss of renal function is outlined.
mesh_terms: D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D003553:Cystine / Q000378:metabolism; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000150:complications; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy* / Q000652:urine; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D014527:Uric Acid; D003553:Cystine; D002118:Calcium