Urolithiasis and nephrolithiasis are well-documented common occurrences in the general population of our country. Proper management of calculi that occur along the urinary tract includes investigation into causative factors in an effort to prevent recurrences. These guidelines give an overview of the recommendations for the same.
These guidelines have been prepared by the European Association of Urology (EAU) Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel .The recommendations are intended to help urologists assess evidence-based management of stones/calculi. It covers most aspects of the disease, which is still a cause of significant morbidity despite technological and scientific advances. The guidelines address the following sections: Classification of Stones: Urinary stones can be classified according to size, location, X-ray characteristics, etiology of formation, composition, and risk of recurrence.…
