as an Etiologic Agent of Nephrolithiasis in Deep Water Divers.

A number of occupations and professions may be associated with unique hazards relevant to urologic care. We relate the presentation, care, and the occupational hazard of urinary tract infection (UTI), presenting as cystitis and pyelonephritis, with stone formation in a scuba diver. The patient voiced concern that his diving suit malfunction was related to his UTI and stone disease.

Metabolic bone disease following urinary diversion in adults.

Purpose Of Review: Urinary diversions are created following radical cystectomy or for the palliation of recalcitrant lower urinary tract symptoms. Chronic metabolic acidosis, one of the several long-term complications associated with urinary diversion, has been shown to lead to metabolic bone disease if untreated.

Recent Findings: The incidence of chronic acidosis can be influenced by several factors, including type and length of bowel segment utilized, renal function, and type of urinary diversion.