The Role of Radiological Imaging in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Urolithiasis: A Narrative Review.

The incidence and prevalence of urolithiasis have been increasing worldwide for the last several decades. This increase could be attributed to many factors, including missed cases of small stones, a sedentary lifestyle, a high BMI, a lack of physical activity, and poor dietary intake. In addition, the increased incidence of co-morbidities such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, infections, and multiple urinary tract surgeries could contribute significantly to the formation of urolithiasis.