ArticleUrologia internationalis2022
Urolithiasis in Germany: Trends from the National DRG Database.
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- GC-MS based metabolite profiling, antioxidant and antiurolithiatic properties of apple cider vinegar.Future science OA · 2023Article
- Epidemiology of Kidney Stones.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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Abstract
introductionUrolithiasis is a common disease leading to a high socioeconomic burden due to treatment costs and sickness leave. The aim of this study was to evaluate recent trends in the incidence of urolithiasis in Germany and in the use of therapeutic interventions.
methodsTreatment data for all in-patient hospital episodes for urolithiasis between 2005 and 2016 were extracted from the national DRG statistics at DESTATIS and analysed with regard to the corresponding procedures according to the OPS code.
resultsIncidence for urolithiasis was stable at around 120,000 cases per year during the observation period with a male:female ratio of 2:1. Rising numbers were noted for patients >80 years. Nevertheless, the number of coded procedures rose significantly with a marked disproportionate transition from extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy towards ureterorenoscopy. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy was performed more frequently on a smaller scale. DISCUSSION/
conclusionWhile the global incidence of urolithiasis is still rising, Germany, as other Western countries, has reached a plateau. There is a remarkable trend towards invasive treatment of even asymptomatic kidney stones. Besides the effects on individual patients with increased risk for complications, this results in a higher monetary burden to the health care system and society.
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