Would you recommend temporary urinary catheter placement for a patient with recurrent nephrolithiasis who is unable to adequately complete a 24 hour urine study due to incontinence?

A practical question! My answer is nuanced. If serial imaging, preferably CT, shows an increase in stone volume on their current treatment program (metabolic stone activity), yes. I think the benefit of controlling their stone formation outweighs the risks and inconvenience of a urinary catheter. I ...