Kidney Stones: Medical and Surgical Management

Description

Kidney stones, or renal calculi, are solid masses made of crystals. Kidney stones usually originate in kidneys. However, they can develop anywhere along urinary tract. Kidney stones are one of the most painful medical conditions. The causes of kidney stones vary according to the type of stone. Treatment is tailored according to the type of stone. This book is the comprehensive guide to the medical and surgical management of kidney stones. This book, describes the basic formation of kidney stones and their surgical management techniques. It also includes imaging methods, non invasive surgical techniques, and management in special cases. The text is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams. Chapters of this book are written by an international group of well-known expert practitioners and basic scientists. The book covers many topics of the recent therapeutic approaches and researches made in the area of this field. This book grasps and keeps vital information, succinct text, and dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning in a highly visual approach. Readers will find this book valuable.