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Stone Disease in Pregnancy

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Up to 10% of the population is affected by nephrolithiasis, and one unique population that is not spared is the pregnant female. Because of the inherent risk of a stone event during pregnancy, special attention is required. Herein, we review the scope of stone disease in pregnancy. We describe the pathophysiological and anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy that alter the risk factors for stone formation. We also review the complications associated with a stone event during pregnancy, the presentation of the patient, and the complexity of its diagnosis. Lastly, a management algorithm is proposed.

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  1. Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Mercy 1350 Locust Street, Suite G100A, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Michelle Jo Semins M.D.

  2. James Buchanan Brady Urological, Institute Johns Hopkins, Medical Institutions, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, Maryland

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Semins, M.J., Matlaga, B.R. (2013). Stone Disease in Pregnancy. In: Knoll, T., Pearle, M. (eds) Clinical Management of Urolithiasis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28732-9_15

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