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Stop the stones! Necessary tests to determine your risk for stones

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Abstract

The risk of stone recurrence is 50 % over 5 years (approximately 10 %/year) or 80 % over your lifetime. Identifying risk factors associated with a patient’s stone can help minimize their risk for future stone disease. This chapter discusses the appropriate tests necessary for treatment of a stone and ultimately, stone prevention.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationKidney Stone Disease
Subtitle of host publicationSay NO to Stones!
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages169-174
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9783319121055
ISBN (Print)9783319121048
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

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