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[Uro-oxalic renal lithiasis. Certain characteristics]

J Thomas1, D Fompeydie, E Thomas

  • 1Hôpital St-Antoine, Paris.

Journal De Radiologie
|January 1, 1995
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Uro-oxalic stones are more common in individuals with blood group O and tend to form on the left side. These stones are highly resistant to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, requiring more shock waves for treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Biochemistry

Context:

  • Previous research indicated a higher prevalence of uro-oxalic stones in blood group O individuals.
  • Uro-oxalic stones have been reported to occur preferentially on the left side.

Purpose:

  • To confirm previous findings on the association between blood group O and uro-oxalic stones.
  • To validate the laterality of uro-oxalic stone formation.
  • To assess the resistance of uro-oxalic stones to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).

Summary:

  • This study confirms that uro-oxalic stones are more prevalent in individuals with blood group O compared to blood group A, with a ratio of approximately 3:1.
  • The research also validates that these stones predominantly form on the left side.

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  • Furthermore, uro-oxalic stones demonstrated significant resistance to ESWL, requiring a higher number of shock waves for fragmentation compared to other stone types.

    • Impact:

    • The findings reinforce the link between blood group O and uro-oxalic lithiasis.
    • This study highlights the challenges in treating uro-oxalic stones with ESWL due to their resistance.
    • Understanding stone composition, particularly calcium oxalate monohydrate, is crucial for treatment planning.