An empirical study on hospital-based prevention of recurrent urinary stone disease in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Urinary stone disease is a common disease with a prevalence of 4.7% in Germany. The incidence increased over the last decades, and recurrence rates are up to 50% in the first 5 years after diagnosis. Adequate preventive measures can avoid up to 46% of stone recurrences. These numbers outline the importance of prevention. Especially among high-risk stone formers, specific diagnostics and measures are required. Published data indicate the divergence between the importance of prevention and its implementation in everyday clinical practice. This is the first survey among German urological departments highlighting medical care concerning the prevention of recurrent urinary stone disease, identifying challenges and providing recommendations for improvements.

Methods

Two hu

SUBMITTER: Reicherz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8813807 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature