Urolithiasis

This course compiles the most recent clinical guidelines edited by the EAU on Urolithiasis. The Urolithiasis guidelines course is divided into 3 learning modules. Each learning module consists of multiple choice questions that you can answer by navigating to the corresponding chapter of the Urolithiasis guideline. The questions are offered for self-assessment of your knowledge of the EAU Guidelines on Urolithiasis.

This course compiles the most recent clinical guidelines edited by the EAU in relation to Bladder Stones. The course consists of multiple-choice questions that you can answer by navigating to the corresponding chapter of the Bladder Stones guideline. The questions are offered for self-assessment of your knowledge of the EAU Guidelines on Bladder Stones.

Urinary stones can be classified according to aetiology of stone formation, stone composition (mineralogy), stone size, stone location, and X-ray characteristics of the stone. Stone incidence depends on geographical, climatic, ethnic, dietary and genetic factors. The recurrence risk is determined by the disease or disorder causing the stone formation. Prevalence rates vary from 1% to 20%. Emerging evidence links nephrolithiasis to the risk of chronic kidney disease.

The treatment of Urolithiasis is based on many parameters and is individualised for each patient. Parameters such as the size, number, location, and constitution of the stones are cornerstones for deciding the treatment.