Citrate in the management of urolithiasis

• Published in: Journal of endourology Vol. 13; no. 9; p. 687
• Main Authors: Pattaras, J G, Moore, R G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.1999
• Subjects: Administration, Oral; Citrates - therapeutic use; Citrates - urine; Humans; Urinary Calculi - drug therapy; Urinary Calculi - prevention & control; Urinary Calculi - surgery

Citrate therapy for recurrent calcium urolithiasis has become common over the last decade. The hypotheses that chronic stone formers must have biochemical defects that increase recurrence risks have instigated medical therapy directed at these defects. The utilization of stone clinics, detailed meta...