title: Stone disease in urinary diversion.
abstract: An increased incidence of calculus formation has been discovered in various forms of urinary diversion. The etiologic factors involved are discussed and a hypothesis is advanced as an explanation. Preventive therapy for calculus formation and surgical removal of existing calculi are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000601:surgery