ArticleArchives of disease in childhood2003
Epidemiology of paediatric renal stone disease in the UK.
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- Urolithiasis in Children-Clinical Picture, Pathogenesis, and Diagnostic Approach.Biomolecules · 2026Review
- Paediatric Renal Stone Management in Africa: A Scoping Review and Analysis of Current Practices.Cureus · 2024Article
- Urinary stone disease in Syrian children.Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) · 2023Article
- Why is childhood urolithiasis increasing? Etiology, diagnosis and management: a single-center experience.Journal of nephrology · 2023Article
- Can prenatal renal pelvicalyceal echogenic foci support the diagnosis of cystinuria?Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association · 2022Article
- Do dietary factors play a role in infantile urolithiasis?Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) · 2022Article
- Comparison of infants and children with urolithiasis: a large case series.Urolithiasis · 2022Article
- How important urolithiasis is under 2 years of age?Urolithiasis · 2022Article
- Composition of urinary stones in children: clinical and metabolic determinants in a French tertiary care center.European journal of pediatrics · 2021Article
- Twinkle artifact in renal ultrasound, is it a solid point for the diagnosis of renal stone in children?Journal of ultrasonography · 2021Article
- Impacted urethral stone presenting as urinary retention in a child.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- Spot urine samples to estimate 24-hour urinary calcium excretion in school-age children.European journal of pediatrics · 2020Article
- Nephrolithiasis: Approach to Diagnosis and Management.Indian journal of pediatrics · 2020Review
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- Pediatric nephrolithiasis: a systematic approach from diagnosis to treatment.Journal of nephrology · 2019Review
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7 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThe previous epidemiological study of paediatric nephrolithiasis in Britain was conducted more than 30 years ago.
aimsTo examine the presenting features, predisposing factors, and treatment strategies used in paediatric stones presenting to a British centre over the past five years.
methodsA total of 121 children presented with a urinary tract renal stone, to one adult and one paediatric centre, over a five year period (1997-2001). All children were reviewed in a dedicated stone clinic and had a full infective and metabolic stone investigative work up. Treatment was assessed by retrospective hospital note review.
resultsA metabolic abnormality was found in 44% of children, 30% were classified as infective, and 26% idiopathic. Bilateral stones on presentation occurred in 26% of the metabolic group compared to 12% in the infective/idiopathic group (odds ratio 2.7, 95% CI 1.03 to 7.02). Coexisting urinary tract infection was common (49%) in the metabolic group. Surgically, minimally invasive techniques (lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and endoscopy) were used in 68% of patients.
conclusionsThere has been a shift in the epidemiology of paediatric renal stone disease in the UK over the past 30 years. Underlying metabolic causes are now the most common but can be masked by coexisting urinary tract infection. Treatment has progressed, especially surgically, with sophisticated minimally invasive techniques now employed. All children with renal stones should have a metabolic screen.
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