Urolithiasis in Clinical Practice

Description

This book serves as a concise guide to urinary stone disease, providing simplified and complete information about the topic area. Various surgical techniques are provided and accompanied by first-hand accounts, to give insight into the operating room. The book is a quick reference guide and is relevant to both trainees and professionals. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book brings together years of experience and contains essential information on all aspects of lithology. The book covers all treatment options so that the best possible methods can be chosen for each patient. Urinary stone disease is a widespread ailment and updated information about it is permanently needed by trainees and professionals. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxi Introduction (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 1-3 History of Stone Disease (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 5-17 Epidemiology of Urinary Stones (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 19-25 Stone Composition (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 27-45 Lithogenesis (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 47-56 Etiology of Urolithiasis (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 57-111 Symptomatology and Signs of Urinary Stones (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 113-119 Complications of Urolithiasis (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 121-129 Investigations of Urinary Lithiasis (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 131-157 Differential Diagnosis of Urolithiasis (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 159-175 Treatment of Urolithiasis (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 177-279 Special Conditions in Urinary Lithiasis (Said Abdallah Al-Mamari)....Pages 281-296 Back Matter ....Pages 297-300