title: Citrate in the management of urolithiasis.
abstract: Citrate therapy for recurrent calcium urolithiasis has become common over the last decade. The hypotheses that chronic stone formers must have biochemical defects that increase recurrence risks have instigated medical therapy directed at these defects. The utilization of stone clinics, detailed metabolic evaluations, and meticulous follow-up of recurrent stone formers has led to a greater understanding and knowledge of treatment options. Citrate therapy has been used like aspirin in the medical community perhaps without a clear understanding of its mechanism of action and indications. This article provides a synopsis of citrate use in the medical and surgical treatment of urolithiasis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Louis University, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Pattaras
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D002951:Citrates / Q000627:therapeutic use* / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D002951:Citrates