[Radiologic and biochemical studies of urinary lithiasis].
Clinical investigations of a patient with urolithiasis include a careful history and radiological and biochemical evaluation. Stone analysis by infrared spectrophotometry remains the most important step. These investigations are essential in order to understand why a patient developed urolithiasis and, most importantly, how to avoid its recurrence in the future. Simple exams are often enough in a patient with a single urolithiasis episode. But biochemical evaluation should be extensive in a child, or an adult with several urolithiasis episodes or with renal insufficiency.
Cachat
François
F
Département de pédiatrie, Unité de néphrologie pédiatrique, CHUV, Lausanne. Francois.Cachat@hospvd.ch
Barbey
Frédéric
F
Daudon
Michel
M
D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000378:metabolism*