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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254497103321

Autore

Al-Mamari Said Abdallah

Titolo

Urolithiasis in Clinical Practice / / by Said Abdallah Al-Mamari

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

ISBN

3-319-62437-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XXI, 300 p. 100 illus., 73 illus. in color.)

Collana

In Clinical Practice, , 2199-6652

Disciplina

616.622

Soggetti

Urology

Epidemiology

Nephrology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction -- 2. History of Stone Disease -- 3. Epidemiology -- 4. Stones Composition -- 5. Lithogenesis -- 6. Etiology of Urolithiasis -- 7. Symptomatology of Urinary Stones -- 8. Complications of Stone Disease -- 9. Investigations of Stone Disease -- 10.Differential Diagnosis -- 11. Treatment -- 12. Special Conditions.

Sommario/riassunto

This book serves as a concise guide to urinary stone disease, providing simplified and complete information about the topic area. Various surgical techniques are provided and accompanied by first-hand accounts, to give insight into the operating room. The book is a quick reference guide and is relevant to both trainees and professionals. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book brings together years of experience and contains essential information on all aspects of lithology. The book covers all treatment options so that the best possible methods can be chosen for each patient. Urinary stone disease is a widespread ailment and updated information about it is permanently needed by trainees and professionals.