Alkaline citrate reduces stone recurrence and regrowth after shockwave lithotripsy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the preventive effects of alkaline citrate on stone recurrence as well as stone growth post-ESWL or PCNL in patients with calcium-containing stones. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 76 patients with calcium calculi who were stone-free or had residual stones less than 4 mm fol...

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Main Authors: B Lojanapiwat, M Tanthanuch, C Pripathanont, S Ratchanon, S Srinualnad, T Taweemonkongsap, S Kanyok, S Lammongkolkul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2011-10-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382011000500007

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