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Davis SO, Zubair A, Anyakora C, Igbokwe MC, Haladu Z, Ajibade AF, Noah O, Agyeman C, Oisamokhai K, Enemoh O, Ikuborije P, Nwokeocha ES, Ajari O, Adejala I, Mastaki VM, Akinro O. Paediatric Renal Stone Management in Africa: A Scoping Review and Analysis of Current Practices. Cureus 2024; 16:e56819. [PMID: 38654778 PMCID: PMC11037113 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Renal stones are solid deposits formed from minerals and salts that develop within the kidneys and urinary tract. While the condition is more common among adults, children and even infants can also be affected. There is an increasing incidence of paediatric renal stones in Africa alongside multiple challenges faced in managing the condition. This scoping review aimed to provide an overview of the management modalities of paediatric renal stones in Africa. This study utilised Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. A systematic search was conducted in three electronic databases: PubMed, African Journal Online (AJOL), and Google Scholar, with 1,180 articles curated. After extensive examination, 10 articles satisfied the inclusion criteria. The review found that calcium oxalate stones were the most prevalent type, accounting for 34.03% of cases, followed by whewellite stones and ammonium urate stones. The most frequent location for stones was the kidney, and the most common symptom was pain. Abdominopelvic ultrasound was the most frequently utilised investigation. Of the 886 patients managed for renal stones, 75.4% were managed surgically, 2.9% medically, and 21.7% spontaneously resolved without intervention. This review identifies opportunities for improving the management of paediatric renal stones in Africa, including the need for standardised diagnostic and treatment protocols and the development of evidence-based guidelines tailored to the African context. Overall, this scoping review provides valuable insights into the patterns and management of paediatric renal stones in Africa and highlights the need for further research to improve the management of this condition in the region.
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- Urology, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, NGA
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- Urology, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, NGA
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- Urology, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, NGA
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Lasorsa F, Caliolo C, Silecchia A, Laricchiuta N, Raguso M, Ditonno P, Lucarelli G. Management of Pediatric Urolithiasis in an Italian Tertiary Referral Center: A Retrospective Analysis. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:2165. [PMID: 38138268 PMCID: PMC10745114 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59122165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Background and Objectives: In recent years, the prevalence of pediatric urolithiasis has increased in North America and Western countries, though it is endemic in developing countries. The aim of this study is to describe the experience of a tertiary pediatric referral center in the surgical management of pediatric urolithiasis. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the experience of patients ≤ 16 years old affected by urinary stones who underwent surgery. Results: From April 2021 to September 2023, 31 pediatric patients underwent surgical procedures for stone diseases at our department: 13 preschool-aged (1-5 years) and 18 school-aged (6-16 years) children. During this period, 12 URSs, 17 RIRSs, and 2 PCNLs were recorded. Five patients had residual fragments at first, so three of them underwent a second endourological lithotripsy (2 RIRSs and 1 URS). Complete clearance was finally achieved in 27 patients. The stone composition was evaluated in 25 cases. Conclusions: Numerous innovations in the surgical treatment of pediatric urolithiasis have resulted from the development of smaller devices and new technology. Our results show how, in experienced centers, retrograde and percutaneous lithotripsy are safe and effective procedures for use in pediatric populations.
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- Francesco Lasorsa
- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area-Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Urologic Pediatric Surgery Unit, Pediatric Hospital “Giovanni XXIII”, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Urologic Pediatric Surgery Unit, Pediatric Hospital “Giovanni XXIII”, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Urologic Pediatric Surgery Unit, Pediatric Hospital “Giovanni XXIII”, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area-Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area-Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area-Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
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Pediatric Nephrolithiasis. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11040552. [PMID: 36833086 PMCID: PMC9957182 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11040552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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The prevalence of pediatric nephrolithiasis has increased dramatically in the past two decades for reasons that have yet to be fully elucidated. Workup of pediatric kidney stones should include metabolic assessment to identify and address any risk factors predisposing patients to recurrent stone formation, and treatment should aim to facilitate stone clearance while minimizing complications, radiation and anesthetic exposure, and other risks. Treatment methods include observation and supportive therapy, medical expulsive therapy, and surgical intervention, with choice of treatment method determined by clinicians' assessments of stone size, location, anatomic factors, comorbidities, other risk factors, and preferences and goals of patients and their families. Much of the current research into nephrolithiasis is restricted to adult populations, and more data are needed to better understand many aspects of the epidemiology and treatment of pediatric kidney stones.
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Pozdzik A, Hamade A, Racapé J, Roumeguère T, Wolff F, Cotton F. The epidemiology of kidney stones in Belgium based on Daudon’s morpho-constitutional classification: a retrospective, single-center study. CR CHIM 2022. [DOI: 10.5802/crchim.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Jayman J, Gibbs H, Mathias R, Epelman M, Ellsworth P. Progression of asymptomatic nephrolithiasis in children: How often should patients receive follow-up ultrasound imaging? J Pediatr Urol 2022; 18:25.e1-25.e8. [PMID: 34756785 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2021.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The natural history of asymptomatic nephrolithiasis (AN) in children is not well defined. Furthermore, there is no guidance on the utility of repeated renal ultrasound evaluations in this same population. Follow-up ultrasound studies are often obtained as frequently as every 6 months. The goal of this study is to assess the follow-up ultrasound interval in the management of these patients. METHODS A retrospective IRB approved chart review was performed for patients seen for non-cysteine AN between 2012 and 2019. AN was defined as patients without obstructive uropathy abdominal, flank pain and/or gross hematuria. Asymptomatic stones were discovered incidentally or after an acute stone event. Patients with pre-existing renal anomalies and the timepoints with stone passage or stone procedure were excluded. Descriptive statistics were used for demographic information. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze risk factors. Statistical significance was set to p < 0.05. RESULTS Twenty-nine patients had 90 ultrasounds. The average age at diagnosis was 10.8 ± 6.2 years. The average number of ultrasound studies per patient was 3.2 ± 1.7. The median time between follow-up ultrasounds was 5.2 months [IQR 2.8-10.0]. Median follow-up of patients was 10.6 months [IQR 4.9-21.9]. The change in total stone burden occurred at a rate of 0.11 mm/month (CI [-0.06-0.28], p = 0.20, r2 = 0.42) or 0.66 mm/6 months. Patients with more renal stones had almost a threefold increase in stone burden compared to patients with fewer renal stones (2.98 [CI 1.34-4.62], p=0.001, r2=0.33). Patients with a family history of stones had a twofold increase in the size of their largest stone when compared to patients without a family history (1.97 [CI 0.26-3.68], p=0.02, r2=0.60. CONCLUSION A complex interplay of multiple factors influence the progression of AN in children. Children with a greater number of stones have a higher increase in total stone burden and children with a family history of stones have a faster increase in largest stone size. These patients may require more frequent imaging studies. The small change in stone size over time favors a longer than 6-month interval for many children.
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- John Jayman
- University of Central Florida School of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA
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- University of Central Florida School of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Nemours Children's Hospital, Nemours Healthcare System, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Division of Radiology, Nemours Children's Hospital, Nemours Healthcare System, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Nemours Children's Hospital, Nemours Healthcare System, Orlando, FL, USA.
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Mussmann B, Hardy M, Jung H, Ding M, Osther PJ, Fransen ML, Greisen PW, Graumann O. Renal stone detection using a low kilo-voltage paediatric CT protocol - a porcine phantom study. J Med Radiat Sci 2021; 68:342-348. [PMID: 34159743 PMCID: PMC8656188 DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Reducing tube voltage is an effective dose saving method in computed tomography (CT) assuming tube current is not concurrently increased. Recent innovations in scanner technology now enable CT tube voltage reduction to 70 kV thereby increasing opportunities for dose reduction in paediatric patients, but it is unclear if the increased image noise associated with 70 kV impacts on ability to visualise renal stones accurately. The purpose was to assess detectability of nephrolithiasis using a bespoke paediatric phantom and low kV, non-contrast CT and to assess inter-observer agreement. METHODS Forty-two renal stones of different size and chemical composition were inserted into porcine kidneys and positioned in a bespoke, water-filled phantom mimicking a 9-year-old child weighing approximately 33kg. The phantom was scanned using 120 and 70 kV CT protocols, and the detectability of the stones was assessed by three radiologists. Absolute agreement and Fleiss' kappa regarding detectability were assessed. RESULTS The mean diameter of renal stones as measured physically was 4.24 mm ranging from 1 to 11 mm. Four stones were missed by at least one observer. One observer had a sensitivity of 93 and 95% at 70 and 120 kV, respectively, while the sensitivity for observers 2 and 3 was 98% at both kV levels. Specificity was 100% across readers and kV levels. Absolute agreement between the readers at 70 kV was 92% (kappa = 0.86) and 98% (kappa = 0.96) at 120 kV indicating a strong agreement at both kV levels. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that lowering the kV does not affect the detection rate of renal stones and may be a useful dose reduction strategy for assessment of nephrolithiasis in children.
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- Bo Mussmann
- Department of RadiologyOdense University HospitalOdenseDenmark
- Research and Innovation Unit of RadiologyUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
- Faculty of Health SciencesOslo Metropolitan UniversityOsloNorway
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- Research and Innovation Unit of RadiologyUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
- Faculty of Health StudiesUniversity of BradfordBradfordUK
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- Urological Research CenterDepartment of UrologyLillebaelt HospitalVejleDenmark
- Department of Regional Health ResearchUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Department of Orthopaedic surgery and traumatologyOdense University HospitalOdenseDenmark
- Department of Clinical ResearchUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Urological Research CenterDepartment of UrologyLillebaelt HospitalVejleDenmark
- Department of Regional Health ResearchUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Department of RadiologyOdense University HospitalOdenseDenmark
- Research and Innovation Unit of RadiologyUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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Davidson J, Ding Y, Chan E, Dave S, Bjazevic J, Filler G, Wang PZT. Postoperative outcomes of ureteroscopy for pediatric urolithiasis: A secondary analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric. J Pediatr Urol 2021; 17:649.e1-649.e8. [PMID: 34162516 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2021.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Incidence of pediatric urinary stone disease (PUSD) has increased over recent decades. Innovations in ureteroscopic technology has expanded the role of endourologic stone management in children. However, there is currently no consensus on the optimal use of ureteroscopy (URS) within the heterogenous PUSD population. OBJECTIVE The primary objective was to investigate the rate of 30-day unplanned readmissions in pediatric patients after URS. The secondary objective was to examine the influence of demographic, perioperative, postoperative, and reoperation variables as predictors of an increased risk of unplanned readmission in this sample. STUDY DESIGN A secondary analysis was performed on retrospectively collected data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric between 2015 and 2018. Pediatric patients diagnosed with PUSD and treated with URS were identified. Patients undergoing concurrent or additional surgeries during the URS procedure were excluded. Data on demographic, perioperative, postoperative, and unplanned reoperation variables were examined for their possible influence on 30-day unplanned readmissions. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the study cohort. Continuous and categorical variables were analyzed using independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA with Tukey post-hoc test, and Chi-square Tests or Fisher's Exact Test, respectfully. Multivariate analysis was performed using stepwise logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 2510 patients were identified within the study period. The majority of children undergoing URS were between 12 and 18 years of age (66.1%), female (56.9%), and had renal calculi (45.2%). Of these, 162 (6.5%) experienced a 30-day unplanned readmission related to the URS procedure. The most common reasons for an unplanned readmission was urinary tract infection (31.4%), new/unresolved stone (28.3%), and postoperative pain (8.2%). Multivariate modelling showed that females (Relative Risk [RR]: 2.03; 95% Confidence Interval [95%CI]: 1.34-3.07), patients with renal stones (RR: 1.77; 95%CI: 1.10-2.83), and inpatients at the time of surgery (RR: 1.61; 95%CI: 1.03-2.51) were more at risk of an unplanned readmission within 30-days of an URS procedure. CONCLUSION This study reports on short-term unplanned readmission rates in pediatric patients who underwent an URS procedure. Further it highlights possible predictors of unplanned readmission rates within a sampling of patients from NSQIP affiliated institutions. The findings from this study can be used to guide future studies around the safe use of URS in pediatric patients.
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- Jacob Davidson
- Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Paediatric Nephrology, Department of Paediatrics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
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Toole KP, Frank C, Jarvis MK, Pluckebaum S, Wiles B. Ureterolithiasis in Adolescents: A Case Report. J Pediatr Health Care 2021; 35:327-331. [PMID: 33674161 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2021.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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A 13-year-old patient presented to the emergency department with a history of abdominal pain and right flank pain. Two days before, she was evaluated at her pediatrician's office and was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis and sent home. In the emergency department, the patient was diagnosed with ureterolithiasis after a physical examination, laboratory work, and imaging findings. She was treated successfully with conservative medical management. Symptomatic presentation of ureterolithiasis can include abdominal pain, flank pain, hematuria, dysuria, urgency, nausea, and vomiting. Nurse practitioners need to recognize nonspecific symptoms of ureterolithiasis for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment options for ureterolithiasis are discussed.
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Alhasan KA, Shalaby MA, Albanna AS, Temsah MH, Alhayek Z, Abdalla MS, Alotaibi NG, Kalakattawi NM, Zaher ZF, Kari JA. Comparison of Renal Stones and Nephrocalcinosis in Children: Findings From Two Tertiary Centers in Saudi Arabia. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:736308. [PMID: 35111701 PMCID: PMC8802231 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.736308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Renal stones (nephrolithiasis and urolithiasis) and nephrocalcinosis are uncommon in children; however, their incidences in pediatric populations have been increasing. Patients and Methods: This multicenter retrospective study compared the clinical presentation, etiology, and outcomes of childhood nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis with those of nephrocalcinosis. Results: The study included 144 children: 93 with renal stones and 51 with nephrocalcinosis. The mean age at presentation was 72 months and 54 months for children with renal stones and nephrocalcinosis, respectively. A history of consanguinity was found in 65% and 76% of the cases of renal stones and nephrocalcinosis, respectively. Congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract (CAKUT) were present in 28 and 9.8% of the patients with renal stones and nephrocalcinosis, respectively. The most common symptoms of renal stones were flank pain (29%), hematuria (15%), and dysuria (11%). Urinary tract infection was the primary presentation in the nephrocalcinosis group (18%), followed by failure to thrive (16%), polyuria (12%), and dehydration (12%). The majority of renal stone cases were caused by metabolic disorders, including hyperoxaluria (18%), cystinuria (18%), hypercalciuria (12%), and hyperuricosuria (2%). In contrast, the most common underlying disorders in cases of nephrocalcinosis were familial hypomagnesemia, hypercalciuria, nephrocalcinosis (35%), distal renal tubular acidosis (23%), and Bartter syndrome (6%). Clinical outcomes were significantly better in children with nephrolithiasis/urolithiasis than in those with nephrocalcinosis, who showed radiological evidence of worsening/persistent calcinosis and progressed more frequently to chronic kidney disease (stage II-IV) and end-stage kidney disease. Conclusion: The average age at presentation for children with renal stones was greater than that for those presenting with nephrocalcinosis. More than 25% of the children with renal stones were found to have CAKUT. Nephrocalcinosis was associated with worse clinical outcomes related to kidney function and disease resolution than nephrolithiasis.
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- Khalid A Alhasan
- Pediatrics Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Pediatrics Department, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatrics Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Pediatrics Department, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatrics Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatrics Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Educational review: role of the pediatric nephrologists in the work-up and management of kidney stones. Pediatr Nephrol 2020; 35:383-397. [PMID: 30607567 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-018-4179-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of nephrolithiasis in children and adolescents is increasing and appears to double every 10 years. The most important role of the pediatric nephrologist is to diagnose and modify various metabolic and non-metabolic risk factors, as well as prevent long-term complications especially in the case of recurrent nephrolithiasis. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this review is to summarize the existing literature on the etiology and management of pediatric nephrolithiasis. RESULTS The incidence of kidney stones is increasing; dietary and environmental factors are probably the main causes for this increased incidence. In most pediatric patients, the etiology for the kidney stones can be identified. Metabolic factors, such as hypercalciuria and hypocitraturia, urinary tract infection, and urinary stasis, constitute leading causes. Herein, we review the etiologies, diagnostic work-up, and treatment options for the most prevalent causes of kidney stones. The detrimental effects of excessive dietary sodium, reduced fluid intake, and the benefits of plant-based over animal-based protein consumption on urinary crystal formation are discussed. We also review the long-term complications. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric nephrologists have an important role in the diagnostic work-up and prevention of recurring nephrolithiasis.
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De Ruysscher C, Pien L, Tailly T, Van Laecke E, Vande Walle J, Prytuła A. Risk factors for recurrent urolithiasis in children. J Pediatr Urol 2020; 16:34.e1-34.e9. [PMID: 31759903 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2019.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify risk factors associated with recurrent kidney stones in a paediatric cohort in a Belgian tertiary centre. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Medical records of children with the first episode of urolithiasis between 1998 and 2016, followed at Ghent University Hospital initially and at least one-year follow-up were retrospectively reviewed. Patient characteristics, past medical history, presenting symptoms, the results of laboratory investigations and the applied management strategy were analysed. The significant variables from the univariate analysis were integrated into a backward conditional multivariate model. RESULTS Ninety-seven children were included in the analysis, of which 33 (34%) presented with at least one episode of stone recurrence. In the univariate analysis, body mass index (BMI) > 85th percentile and asymptomatic stones at initial presentation were associated with 1.8 and 0.1 times lower risk of recurrent stones, respectively (p = 0.020, 95% confidence interval (CI):0.368-8.749 and p = 0.017, 95% CI:0.014-0.921). In contrast, immobilization resulted in a 10-times higher risk (p = 0.002, 95% CI:1.968-50.005) and the need for technical intervention was associated with a 3.2- times higher risk (p = 0.017, 95% CI:1.297-8.084) of developing recurrent stones. On multivariate analysis only BMI >85th percentile was associated with a 15 times lower risk of stone recurrence (p = 0.030, 95% CI:0.006-0.739). DISCUSSION A possible explanation of reduced risk in patients with a BMI > 85th percentile may lie in a different metabolic profile. Immobilization as a risk factor can be explained by calcium metabolism, which is influenced by immobilization due to fractures, paralysis or motor disability because it causes resorption of the skeleton resulting in elevated blood calcium levels. This study showed that patients who presented without symptoms when the stones first occurred were less likely to have recurring kidney stones compared with patients with symptoms at initial presentation. When technical intervention was needed, we believe this is partly due to a larger stone burden, however we could not find an evidence-based explanation. The institutional protocol, which allowed to create a database with a limited number of patients, was lost to follow-up. Despite the retrospective setting some data were missing. There might also be a bias because the patients were followed-up at a tertiary centre. Possibly, our conclusions cannot be generalized toward the entire paediatric population. CONCLUSION Of all the factors investigated in our cohort, BMI >85 th percentile and asymptomatic stones are associated with a lower risk of stone recurrence. Conversely, immobilized patients and those who require technical intervention at initial presentation may benefit from an intense follow-up after the first episode of urolithiasis.
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- Charlotte De Ruysscher
- Ghent University Hospital, Department of Paediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology, Belgium
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- Ghent University Hospital, Department of Paediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology, Belgium
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- Ghent University Hospital, Department of Paediatric Urology, Belgium
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- Ghent University Hospital, Department of Paediatric Urology, Belgium
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- Ghent University Hospital, Department of Paediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology, Belgium
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- Ghent University Hospital, Department of Paediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology, Belgium.
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Fu C, Armstrong D, Marsh E, Lieberman D, Motil K, Witt R, Standridge S, Nues P, Lane J, Dinkel T, Coenraads M, von Hehn J, Jones M, Hale K, Suter B, Glaze D, Neul J, Percy A, Benke T. Consensus guidelines on managing Rett syndrome across the lifespan. BMJ Paediatr Open 2020; 4:e000717. [PMID: 32984552 PMCID: PMC7488790 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rett syndrome (RTT) is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder with complex medical comorbidities extending beyond the nervous system requiring the attention of health professionals. There is no peer-reviewed, consensus-based therapeutic guidance to care in RTT. The objective was to provide consensus on guidance of best practice for addressing these concerns. METHODS Informed by the literature and using a modified Delphi approach, a consensus process was used to develop guidance for care in RTT by health professionals. RESULTS Typical RTT presents early in childhood in a clinically recognisable fashion. Multisystem comorbidities evolve throughout the lifespan requiring coordination of care between primary care and often multiple subspecialty providers. To assist health professionals and families in seeking best practice, a checklist and detailed references for guidance were developed by consensus. CONCLUSIONS The overall multisystem issues of RTT require primary care providers and other health professionals to manage complex medical comorbidities within the context of the whole individual and family. Given the median life expectancy well into the sixth decade, guidance is provided to health professionals to achieve current best possible outcomes for these special-needs individuals.
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- Cary Fu
- Pediatrics and Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Neurology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Neurology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Neurology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Children's Nutrition Research Center, USDA ARS, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Neurology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.,Neurology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- International Rett Syndrome Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Civitan International Research Center, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Neurology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Rett Syndrome Research Trust, New York, New York, USA
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- Pediatric Medicine, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Oakland, California, USA
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- Pediatric Medicine, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Oakland, California, USA
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- Pediatrics and Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Neurology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Pediatrics and Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Neurology, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.,Pediatrics, Pharmacology, and Special Education, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurobiology, Genetics, and Psychology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Neurology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Neurology, Otolaryngology, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Seitz C, Bach T, Bader M, Berg W, Knoll T, Neisius A, Netsch C, Nothacker M, Schmidt S, Schönthaler M, Siener R, Stein R, Straub M, Strohmaier W, Türk C, Volkmer B. Aktualisierung der S2k-Leitlinie zur Diagnostik, Therapie und Metaphylaxe der Urolithiasis (AWMF Registernummer 043-025). Urologe A 2019; 58:1304-1312. [DOI: 10.1007/s00120-019-01033-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
Zusammenfassung
Die Zunahme des medizinischen Wissens, technische Neuerungen gemeinsam mit demographischem Wandel stellen eine Herausforderung an die Neukonzeption von Leitlinien und klinischen Studien dar. Die vorliegende S2k-Leitlinie, die sich ausschließlich mit Nieren- und Harnleitersteinen beschäftigt, soll die Behandlung von Harnsteinpatienten in Klinik und Praxis unterstützen, aber auch Patienteninformationen zur Urolithiasis geben. Die zunehmende interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit in der Steintherapie zeigt sich auch an der Anzahl beteiligter Fachgruppen und Arbeitsgemeinschaften in der Erstellung des neuen Leitlinienupdates. Die vorliegende, aus einem interdisziplinären Konsensusprozess hervorgegangene S2k-Leitlinie stellt die aktuellen Empfehlungen praxisnah dar und gibt Entscheidungshilfen für Diagnostik‑, Therapie- und Metaphylaxemaßnahmen auf Basis von Expertenmeinungen und verfügbaren Evidenzgrundlagen aus der Literatur.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The incidence of pediatric nephrolithiasis is on the rise, with a significant related morbidity and a concomitant relevant increase in healthcare costs. The purpose of this review is to portray the current epidemiology and cause of renal stones in children, to provide a framework for appropriate clinical evaluation on an individual basis, and a guidance regarding treatment and prevention for the significant risk of lifelong recurrence and deriving complications. RECENT FINDINGS The early identification of modifiable risk factors and other abnormalities is essential, to prevent related morbidity, the onset of chronic kidney disease, and the associated increased risk of developing other diseases. The implementation of risk reduction strategies, including dietary modifications and targeted pharmacological therapies, will significantly influence stone recurrences and preserve renal function. SUMMARY Future research is desirable, with the aim to strengthen personalized conservative management of pediatric nephrolithiasis as first-line treatment.
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Barata CB, Valete COS. CLINICAL-EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF 106 PEDIATRIC PACIENTS WITH UROLITHIASIS IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. REVISTA PAULISTA DE PEDIATRIA 2018; 36:261-267. [PMID: 30365808 PMCID: PMC6202900 DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/;2018;36;3;00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Objective: To describe the frequency, clinical profile and treatment of patients with
urolithiasis in the Pediatric Nephrology Department of a public state
hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Methods: Retrospective study. Data from pediatric patients (age: 1 month - 18 years)
with urolithiasis admitted between January/2012 and December/2014 were
reviewed from hospital charts. The studied variables were: demographic and
anthropometric data, clinical status, family history of urolithiasis,
urinary tract infection and use of lithogenic drugs, diagnostic procedures,
associated abnormalities, metabolic disorders, treatment and recurrence. Results: The frequency of urolithiasis was 13.6%. Main characteristics of the
patients: male gender, white race, eutrophy, aged between 5 and 10 years,
family history of urolithiasis, previous urinary infection and spontaneous
stone passage. Abdominal and flank pain and macroscopic hematuria were the
most common complaints. The most frequent metabolic disorders were
hypercalciuria, hyperuricosuria and hypocitraturia. Hypocitraturia was
associated with previous urinary infection (p=0.004). Abdomen/urinary tract
ultrasonography was the most commonly used diagnostic test. Hydronephrosis
occurred in 54.4% of the cases, 81.1% of the stones were in the kidneys, and
bilateral stones were associated to a family history of urolithiasis
(p=0.030). Recurrence rate was 29.3% (most patients had a metabolic
disorder). In 12.3%, the patients underwent lithotripsy, 24.5% were
surgically treated (mainly pyelolithotomy), and only 7.6% had their stones
analyzed (calcium oxalate was the main finding in the examined stones). Conclusions: The frequency of urolithiasis in these pediatric patients was similar to
that reported by the literature. A metabolic evaluation is required and the
composition of stones should be better evaluated.
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Agrawal S, Kremsdorf R, Uysal S, Fredette ME, Topor LS. Nephrolithiasis: A complication of pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis. Pediatr Diabetes 2018; 19:329-332. [PMID: 28737266 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2017] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of nephrolithiasis as a complication of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in pediatrics. METHODS We performed a retrospective chart review of patients with DKA admitted to a pediatric hospital between January 2009 and July 2016. We identified patients with nephrolithiasis during admission for DKA. RESULTS We identified 395 episodes of DKA over 7.5 years. Nephrolithiasis developed as a complication of DKA in 3 of those admissions (0.8%). All three patients with nephrolithiasis were males with new onset type 1 diabetes, aged 11 to 16.5 years. They all developed symptoms of nephrolithiasis after transition to subcutaneous insulin. One patient had subsequent worsening acidosis that required an additional 24 hours of IV insulin administration. CONCLUSIONS Nephrolithiasis is a rare complication of pediatric DKA, and should be considered in children with DKA who develop hematuria, flank pain, or suprapubic pain. Nephrolithiasis can increase insulin resistance due to increased pain and inflammation, so these patients should be monitored closely for recurrence of DKA. As patients with diabetes have increased risk of chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis can cause kidney injury, risk factors for nephrolithiasis should be identified and addressed to avoid subsequent kidney damage.
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- Sungeeta Agrawal
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center/ Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island.,The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.,Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Hasbro Children's Hospital/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
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- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.,Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Hasbro Children's Hospital/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
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- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.,Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Hasbro Children's Hospital/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
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The incidence of pediatric nephrolithiasis is on the rise. The composition of kidney stones in children is different than in adults, as most stones in children have a composition of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate mixed with a small amount of uric acid. The symptoms of pediatric nephrolithiasis are nonspecific. Computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard for diagnosis; however, because of radiation exposure associated with a CT scan, ultrasonography is also an accepted modality for the diagnosis. Extensive metabolic evaluation is important to rule out an underlying metabolic disorder. Urinary decompression, medical expulsion therapy, and surgical interventions such as ureteroscopy and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy are some of the options available for treating pediatric nephrolithiasis. [Pediatr Ann. 2017;46(6):e242-e244.].
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