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Urolithiasis in pregnancy.

Stavros Charalambous1, Asterios Fotas, D E E Rizk

  • 1Department of Urology, Ippokratio General Hospital, 49 Konstantinoupoloes Street, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece. st.charalambous@ippokratio.gr

International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
|June 23, 2009
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Summary
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Urolithiasis, or urinary stones, commonly cause abdominal pain in pregnant women. This condition can lead to serious complications like preterm labor in up to 40% of cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Urolithiasis is a frequent cause of urological pain during pregnancy, second only to urinary tract infections.
  • The incidence in pregnant women (1/200 to 1/2,000) mirrors that of non-pregnant women of reproductive age.
  • During pregnancy, ureteral stones are twice as common as stones in the renal pelvis or calyx.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the pathogenesis of urolithiasis during pregnancy.
  • To review diagnostic approaches for urinary stones in pregnant patients.
  • To discuss management strategies for urolithiasis in pregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on urolithiasis in pregnancy.
  • Analysis of stone composition and localization data.
  • Review of clinical outcomes and management protocols.

Main Results:

  • Urinary stones during pregnancy are primarily composed of calcium phosphate (74%) and calcium oxalate (26%).
  • Stones are more frequently found in the ureter compared to the renal pelvis or calyx.
  • Urolithiasis in pregnancy is associated with a significant risk of preterm labor (up to 40%).

Conclusions:

  • Urolithiasis during pregnancy presents unique challenges and risks.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial to prevent complications.
  • Understanding stone composition and localization aids in patient care.