Changes in renal papillary density after hydration therapy in calcium stone formers.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that, compared with non-stone formers, stone formers have a higher papillary density measured with computer tomography (CT) scan. The effect of increased hydration on such papillary density in idiopathic calcium stone formers is not known. METHODS:Patients with recurrent calcium oxalate stones undergoing endourological procedures for renal stones at our Institution from June 2013 to June 2014 were considered eligible for enrolment. Enrolled patients underwent a baseline unenhanced CT scan before the urological procedure; after endoscopic removal of their stones, the patients were instructed to drink at least 2 L/day of a hypotonic, oligomineral water low in sodium and minerals (fixed residue at 180 °C?

SUBMITTER: Ferraro PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6233505 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature