Abstract
Background and objective: Magnesium ammonium phosphate stones (MAP), also known as struvite stones, are associated with urinary infection and impairment of renal unit. The aim of this study is to evaluate the urinary metabolic risk factors for recurrence of renal calculi in patients submitted to nephrectomy due to MAP stones.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of patients > 18 years old submitted to total nephrectomy due to pure MAP stones and pure calcium oxalate (CaOx) stones from July 2006 to July 2016. Urinary metabolic parameters were assessed through 24-hour urine exams ≥ 3 months after nephrectomy. Urinary metabolic parameters and new event related to lithiasis were compared.Results: Twenty-eight and 39 patients were included in MAP and CaOx group, respectively. Abnormalities in 24-hour urine samples were similar between groups. Hypercalciuria occurred in 7.1 and 10.3% of patients in MAP and CaOx group, respectively (p = 0.66), whereas hypocitraturia was present in 65.2 and 59.0% of patients with MAP and CaOx group, respectively (p = 0.41). No significant difference in new events was found between MAP and CaOx groups (17.9 vs. 23.1%, respectively; p = 0.60).Conclusion: A 24-hour urine evaluation should be offered to patients submitted to nephrectomy due to pure MAP stones in order to detect metabolic risk, improve treatment, and prevent stone recurrence.
Highlights
Kidney stone incidence is rising worldwide and it has a recurrence ResumoContexto e objetivo: Cálculos de fosfato de amônio e magnésio (FAM), também conhecidos como cálculos de estruvita, estão associados à infecção urinária e ao comprometimento da unidade renal
The present study aimed to evaluate the incidence of urinary metabolic risk factors and its association with renal calculi recurrence after nephrectomy due to pure Magnesium ammonium phosphate stones (MAP) stones
Nephrectomy was indicated by loss of renal function associated with infectious complications such as recurrent urinary tract infection or pyonephrosis in the MAP group or loss of renal function associated with pain in the calcium oxalate (CaOx) group
Summary
Kidney stone incidence is rising worldwide and it has a recurrence ResumoContexto e objetivo: Cálculos de fosfato de amônio e magnésio (FAM), também conhecidos como cálculos de estruvita, estão associados à infecção urinária e ao comprometimento da unidade renal. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar os fatores de risco metabólico-urinários para recorrência de cálculos renais em pacientes submetidos à nefrectomia devido a cálculo de FAM. Conclusão: Uma avaliação de urina de 24 horas deve ser oferecida aos pacientes submetidos à nefrectomia devido a cálculos de FAM puro, a fim de detectar risco metabólico, melhorar o tratamento e prevenir a recorrência de cálculos. The aim of this study is to evaluate the urinary metabolic risk factors for recurrence of renal calculi in patients submitted to nephrectomy due to MAP stones. Urinary metabolic parameters were assessed through 24-hour urine exams ≥ 3 months after nephrectomy. Conclusion: A 24-hour urine evaluation should be offered to patients submitted to nephrectomy due to pure MAP stones in order to detect metabolic risk, improve treatment, and prevent stone recurrence
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