Research status and progress of crystal structure of kidney stone
10.3760/cma.j.cn112330-20220601-00332
- VernacularTitle:肾结石微观结构和晶体结构的研究现状与进展
- Author:
Xiaozhe SU
1
;
Qianlin SONG
;
Sixing YANG
Author Information
1. 武汉大学人民医院泌尿外科，武汉 430060
- Keywords:
Kidney calculi;
Crystal;
Structure;
Treatments
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2022;43(12):953-956
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Kidney stones are mixed by various inorganic salts and organic matter according to certain rules. The process of crystal nucleation, growth and aggregation is the key step of kidney stone formation. The different crystal structures will bring about the different formation process and physicochemical properties of kidney stones. It is of great significance to study the crystal structures and formation characteristics of kidney stone to clarify the causes of it and prevent the recurrence of it. In this paper, based on the microstructure and crystal structure of kidney stones, the distribution of different crystals and components in kidney stones, the nucleation and growth process of crystal forming kidney stones, and the different treatment methods based on crystal structure are reviewed in recent years.
