Do you use 24 hour urine stone risk profiles for purposes other than managing nephrolithiasis?
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which of the following patients would benefit from a 24 hour urine stone risk profile in the absence of nephrolithiasis?
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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic
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In patients with enteric risk factors for hyperoxaluria and kidney disease without a clear cause or in those with confirmed calcium oxalate deposition on kidney biopsy (even in the absence of history of kidney stones), I check 24-hour urine supersaturation. The data helps guide treatment approach to...
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Nephrology · Medical College of Wisconsin
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I have used stone risk urine profiles in patients with calcium handling disorders, as well as sodium or potassium disorders, to identify dietary factors (excess or inadequate intake). They can be useful in any patient with concerns for dietary adequacy or maladsorption.
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