Advances in basic research and clinical management of urolithiasis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6702.2017.09.002
- VernacularTitle:泌尿系结石基础研究及临床新进展
- Author:
Zhangqun YE
1
;
Hui ZHOU
Author Information
1. 华中科技大学同济医学院附属同济医院泌尿外科
- Keywords:
Urolithiasis;
Advance;
Epidemiology;
Etiology;
Clinical management
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2017;38(9):644-649
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Over the past few years,the prevalence of urinary stones has been gradually increasing,which imposes heavy burden of diseases on people worldwide.Fortunately,a series of advances in basic research and clinical management of urolithiasis have increased our understanding of and response capacity to urinary stones.This article summarizes recent progresses in the fields of epidemiology,etiology,genetics,medication,medical instruments,and medical procedures.These advances have the potential to facilitate the clinical management of urolithiasis,making the diagnosis and treatment of this problem preciser,safer,and more efficient.
