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Infection stones.

S P Lerner1, M J Gleeson, D P Griffith

  • 1Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

The Journal of Urology
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Infection stones are well understood. Treatment involves lithotripsy or surgical lithotomy, with chemolysis and lifestyle changes offering hope for managing chronic urease-producing bacteriuria.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Infection stones, often linked to urease-producing bacteria, pose a significant clinical challenge.
  • Current management primarily relies on surgical interventions to remove existing stones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of infection stone pathogenesis and epidemiology.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of various therapeutic strategies, including surgical and non-surgical approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on infection stone management.
  • Comparison of percutaneous lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, and surgical lithotomy.
  • Assessment of chemolytic agents and adjunctive therapies.

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Main Results:

  • Percutaneous and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy are mainstays for stone removal.
  • Surgical lithotomy remains the benchmark for comparison of therapies.
  • Pharmacological urease inhibitors and urinary acidifiers show promise for chemolysis.
  • Dietary modifications and chemotherapy may slow stone growth in specific patient groups.

Conclusions:

  • A multi-faceted approach combining surgical removal with chemolysis and preventative strategies is crucial for managing infection stones.
  • Further research into urease inhibitors and long-term management of chronic bacteriuria is warranted.