Contemporary best practice in the management of staghorn calculi

Contemporary best practice in the management of staghorn calculi

Staghorn calculi are complex renal stones that occupy the majority of the renal collecting system. These stones are associated with high morbidity and can lead to recurrent urinary tract infections, urosepsis, renal deterioration, and death if left untreated. Managing patients with staghorn calculi...

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Main Authors: Adam Sharbaugh, Tara Morgan Nikonow, Gregory Kunkel, Michelle Jo Semins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-05-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Urology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1756287219847099
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spelling doaj-26330fee33854f609b971f0f8befaef52020-11-25T03:34:21ZengSAGE PublishingTherapeutic Advances in Urology1756-28802019-05-011110.1177/1756287219847099Contemporary best practice in the management of staghorn calculiAdam SharbaughTara Morgan NikonowGregory KunkelMichelle Jo SeminsStaghorn calculi are complex renal stones that occupy the majority of the renal collecting system. These stones are associated with high morbidity and can lead to recurrent urinary tract infections, urosepsis, renal deterioration, and death if left untreated. Managing patients with staghorn calculi can be challenging. Fortunately, advances in technology and endourology techniques have enabled urologists to effectively treat these stones with minimal morbidity to the patient. This article describes the contemporary best practices in the initial evaluation, management, and follow up of patients with staghorn calculi to help the practicing urologist navigate this complex condition.https://doi.org/10.1177/1756287219847099
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description Staghorn calculi are complex renal stones that occupy the majority of the renal collecting system. These stones are associated with high morbidity and can lead to recurrent urinary tract infections, urosepsis, renal deterioration, and death if left untreated. Managing patients with staghorn calculi can be challenging. Fortunately, advances in technology and endourology techniques have enabled urologists to effectively treat these stones with minimal morbidity to the patient. This article describes the contemporary best practices in the initial evaluation, management, and follow up of patients with staghorn calculi to help the practicing urologist navigate this complex condition.
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