Influence of clinical therapy and nutritional counseling on the recurrence of urolithiasis.

Purpose: To evaluate the influence of combined clinical therapy and nutritional guidance on the recurrence of urolithiasis.

Methods: From our registry of patients with recurrent urolithiasis we selected 57 who had at least 5-years of follow-up. We collected 24h urine samples in order to analyze Ca, Na, uric acid, citrate, oxalate, and Mg concentrations and to assess urine volume.

An update on metabolic assessment in patients with urinary lithiasis.

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.