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Epidemiology of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis

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Abstract

Urolithiasis affects children and adolescents in all parts of the United States. While the incidence of stone disease has risen among the pediatric population over the last half-century, newer data suggests that this trend may be shifting over the most recent decade. Evolutions in environmental factors, management strategies, and medical technologies continue to play a meaningful role in shaping the current landscape. We aim to provide an overview of the scope of the pediatric stone disease burden in the United States with a focus on population characteristics. A thorough understanding of the impact of pediatric urolithiasis is important for future developments in improving stone diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in this unique patient population.

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Li, B., Clayton, D.B. (2022). Epidemiology of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis. In: Paloian, N.J., Penniston, K.L. (eds) Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07594-0_1

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