title: [Urolithiasis - a review of pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures and therapy (author's transl)].
abstract: The present state of knowledge of the pathophysiology of urolithiasis and the assignment to subgroups according to varying aetiology is outlined. In addition, a diagnostic programme is insight proposed which has proved of value in ambulatory patients attending specialist departments. It permits into the underlying disturbances and may be considered a prerequisite for effective treatment. It is suggested that this general scheme of clinical investigation is a reasonable basis to the medical care of patients with urinary calculi.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001835:Body Weight; D002118:Calcium / Q000652:urine; D004231:Diuresis; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007259:Infrared Rays; D010070:Oxalates / Q000652:urine; D013057:Spectrum Analysis; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000150:complications; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010070:Oxalates; D002118:Calcium
vernacular_title: Urolithiasis - ein Uberblick zur Pathophysiologie, Diagnostik und Therapie.