Publications by authors named "Carmen Regina Petean Ruiz Amaro"
Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of urinary metabolic abnormalities in patients with urolithiasis and their potential risk factors.
Methods: A total of 905 stone patients were evaluated in a prospective trial from February 2000 to January 2012. Inclusion criteria were as follows: history and/or imaging tests confirming at least 2 separate or concurrent stone episodes; creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min; and negative proteinuria and urine culture.