Crossed fused renal ectopia (CFRE) is an uncommon and congenital anomaly in which both kidneys are fused and located on one side of the body, often going undetected due to its asymptomatic nature.

Nephrolithiasis is an increasingly prevalent disorder in the elderly that is associated with multiple comorbid conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes and CKD. Care of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Overall, 2.9% of adults with kidney stones had Mendelian disease, the study showed. Of kidney stone formers, 8.1 ...

INTRODUCTION: Despite of benefits of bariatric surgery for obesity treatment, the procedure may be related to some complications. AIM: Analyze studies to address the relation between nephrolithiasis ...

Blood loss is one of many situations that can cause anemia. Surgery involves blood loss. If you have anemia and undergo surgery, you may be at risk for serious complications. Anemia is a condition in ...

According to researchers, the most prevalent risk factors in children with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are hypercalciuria and elevated urine specific gravity. Children with spinal muscular ...

ANTEGRADE approaches (open surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy [PCNL], and antegrade ureteroscopy) for the treatment of de novo nephrolithiasis should be considered in patients with a renal ...

In May, I presented the case of Cristina, a 25-year-old primarily Spanish-speaking woman with severe, acute colicky left flank pain that radiated to her groin. She did not have health insurance and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients with nephrolithiasis, using smart water bottles to remind them to hydrate and record water intake ...