Urolithiasis Etiology · Diagnosis
The handbook on lithiasis edited by Kurt Boshamer and originally brought out in 1961 was for more than two decades the standard work in this field for researchers and clinicians alike. However, our knowl edge of urolithiasis has been increased so enormously - by worldwide interdisciplinary research...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1985, 1985
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1985 |
| Series: | Handbook of Urology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Morphology of Urinary Tract Concretions
- I. Definitions
- II. External Appearance of Urinary Calculi in Relation to Site of Recurrence and Type of Stone
- III. Physical Properties
- IV. Chemical Composition of Uroliths
- V. Structural Composition of Uroliths
- VI. Urolith Analysis
- References
- Epidemiology of Urolithiasis
- I. Historical Overview
- II. The Frequency of Urolithiasis
- III. Type Distribution of Calculi
- IV. Seasonal Variations in Incidence of Recurrent and de novo Stone Disease
- V. Race and Familial Predisposition
- VI. Occupation and Lifestyle
- VII. Constitution, Psychological Factors and Concomitant Disease
- VIII Urinary Calculi in Children
- References
- Pathogenesis of Urolithiasis
- I. Introduction
- II. Theories of Stone-Formation
- III. Types of Stone Disease
- References
- Diagnosis of Urinary Calculi
- I. History
- II. Examination
- III. Imaging Studies
- IV. Laboratory Investigations
- References