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Are there instances when you recommend oral phosphate for patients with recurrent nephrolithiasis?

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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic
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Yes. There have been two studies both done long ago looking at the effectiveness of oral phosphates in preventing kidney stones. The first using K Phos Neutral was done at Mayo and showed a decrease in the frequency of stone passage. The second, done in a California system, used K Phos Acid and show...

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