INTRODUCTION: Urolithiasis leads to high morbidity and mortality in the adult population worldwide, becoming a urological emergency when associated with infection. OBJECTIVE: To study the mortality rate (MR) due to ureter and kidney stones in the period 2017-2022 in Chile. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descrip...
INTRODUCTION: Pulp stones (PS) are calcifications commonly found in the pulp tissue that may be associated with systemic diseases. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between PS and systemic diseases. METHODS: A case-control study with the inclusion of individuals from 18 to 65 years of age, of both s...
Paciente masculino de 45 años que acude por cuadro clínico de 12 horas de evolución caracterizado por dolor abdominal, en flanco y fosa ilíaca derecha, asociado a vómitos de aspecto bilioso....
INTRODUCTION: The finding of an asymptomatic stone in the study of a living kidney donor does not necessarily contraindicate donation, however, there is no consensus on the management of these cases. The use of a graft with lithiasis may represent a risk of recurrence in the remaining kidney in the donor...
Purpose: Kidney stones are one of the most common urological diseases worldwide. The size and location of the stone are the most important factors in determining the most suitable treatment options. The aim of this review was to evaluate the displacement of lower pole stones. Methods: Three studies asse...
