Abstract
Infection-induced calculi form as a consequence of urinary infection with urease-producing bacteria. These calculi which represent 15–20% of all renal calculi are composed of struvite (MgNH4PO4 · 6H2O) alone or in combination with carbonate apatite (Ca10(PO4)6 · CO3).
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Shockwave Lithotripsy Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Renal Calculus Urinary Acidification Ureaplasma Urealyticum
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