Abstract

And which stone type are you? Abstract. Knowledge about the stone type is essential for therapy, prophylaxis and prognosis of kidney stone disease. Stone types can completely change in the course of a stone disease and therefore every kidney stone should be analyzed. This narrative review deals with some aspects of methods for analysis and types of kidney stones, with frequencies of different stone types as well as with general and specific mechanisms of kidney stone formation and seeks to stimulate a more in-depth study of this topic.

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