Lithiases d'infection [Infective lithiasis].
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_B905FBA2F681
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Lithiases d'infection [Infective lithiasis].
Journal
Revue Médicale de la Suisse Romande
ISSN
0035-3655 (Print)
ISSN-L
0035-3655
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2004
Volume
124
Number
8
Pages
465-469
Language
french
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; English Abstract ; Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
We report the case of a 69-year-old woman, with a BMI of 42.9, suffering from bilateral struvite calculi and who raised end stage renal failure. Urease-synthesizing bacteria, leading to the hydrolysis of urea into ammonium and to an alkaline urine (pH > 7.2), are required for struvite stone formation in humans. Struvite component constitutes the majority of staghom calculi. Patients with struvite stones could lose renal function because of obstructive or pyelonephritic episodes and surgical interventions on the kidney. Therapeutic success needs a follow up by a specialized uro-nephrologist team as soon as possible.
Keywords
Aged, Female, Humans, Kidney Calculi/diagnosis, Kidney Calculi/microbiology, Urinary Tract Infections/complications, Urinary Tract Infections/diagnosis
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