Nephrolithiasis - From Bench to Bedside

Nephrolithiasis - From Bench to Bedside is a treatise of selected work focusing on a wide range of issues in the management of kidney stones. It includes five chapters that review current trends in the diagnosis and management of stone disease. Topics addressed include the role of non-contrast CT and ultrasound in the diagnosis of kidney stones, the clinical diagnosis of and various conditions mimicking ureteral and renal colic, the significance of dietary interventions and misconceptions related to diet, the surgical management of urolithiasis, and more.