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Kimberly L Cooper

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Volume 22, Number 2 Review Articles

Management of Small, Non-obstructing Renal Stones in Adults With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

Management Review

Ojas Shah Ron Golan Kimberly L Cooper

The management of small, non-obstructing renal stones in adults with recurrent lower urinary tract infections remains unclear. Whereas for larger or obstructing stones the decision to intervene becomes clearer, for stones smaller than 5 to 6 mm the decision to intervene requires consideration of multiple factors. This review describes these factors, including history, imaging, laboratory studies, as well as a comprehensive review of the literature. It remains of utmost importance that patients have additional possible etiologies appropriately evaluated and managed prior to intervention for their small renal stones. [Rev Urol. 2020;22(2):52–56] © 2020 MedReviews®, LLC

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy Ureteroscopy Shockwave lithotripsy Non-obstructing renal stones Recurrent urinary tract infections