title: Recurrence after a single renal stone in a community practice.
abstract: The natural history of recurrence of kidney stones was studied in a community urology practice, in which treatment with agents such as thiazide, allopurinol or oral phosphate has not been consistent or widespread. Using life-table analysis, the mean interval to first recurrence was 8.8 +/- 1.2 years and was not influenced by gender, age at first occurrence, or family history of stones. The tempo of recurrence justifies an individual approach to evaluation and treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors