An Overview on Diagnostic & Management Approach of Kidney Stones

Abstract

Materials and MethodsPubMed database was used for articles selection, papers were obtained and reviewed. PubMed database was used for articles selection, and the following keys terms: renal stones, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, management. Regarding the inclusion criteria, the articles were selected based on the inclusion of one of the following topics: renal stones, their diagnosis, medical and surgical management. Exclusion criteria were all other articles that did not have one of these topics as their primary endpoint.