Urolithiasis 2

ISBN 10: 0306447274 / ISBN 13: 9780306447273

Published by Springer, 1994

pp. 726 50 Illus. Seller Inventory # 5069700

Synopsis:

Physiology and Metabolism: Genetic Influences on Urinary Calcium Excretion (R.P. Holmes et al.). Oxalate Metabolism and Transport: Vectorial Oxalate Transport across a Monolayer of Renal Epithelial Cells (H. Koul et al.). Physicochemistry, Promoters and Inhibitors: Crystal Growth and Nucleation Rates for Calcium Oxalate in 92% Fresh Urine in a Continuous Crystalliser (J.P. Kavanagh et al.). Crystallization and Proteins: Possible Role of Stone Matrix in Calcium Oxalate Stone Formation (S. Yamaguchi et al.). Stone Composition, Matrix and Membranes: Role of Organic Matrix in Formation and Growth of Calcium Oxalate Urinary Stones (S.R. Khan, R.L. Hackett). Risk Factors and Diet: Urinary Silicate in Calculous Patients (W.C. Thomas). Epidemiology and Infection: Urinary Enzymes (C.H. van Aswegen et al.). ESWL and Lithotropsy: Ultrasound Velocity-A Measure of Stone Strength? (N.P. Cohen et al.). Investigation, Medical and Surgery Management: A New Therapeutic Agent for Cystinuria (T. Koide et al.). 276 additional articles. Index.

Synopsis: The proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on Urolithiasis, held in Cairns, Australia, August 1992, reflect the areas of interest and current status of urolithiasis research, investigation, and management. The papers are largely left in the broad categories in which they were grouped in the conference program, and as far as possible in

Bibliographic Details

Title: Urolithiasis 2
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New