TY - JOUR
T1 - Urolithiasis. Terms and concepts.
AU - Osborne, C. A.
AU - Clinton, C. W.
PY - 1986/1
Y1 - 1986/1
N2 - Urolithiasis is a general term that encompasses formulation of urinary tract stones as a sequela of one or more underlying abnormalities. A variety of terms have been used to describe the characteristics of uroliths based on mineral composition, location, and/or shape. Knowledge of the origins and meanings of these terms will facilitate understanding of the cause, detection, treatment, and prevention of uroliths.
AB - Urolithiasis is a general term that encompasses formulation of urinary tract stones as a sequela of one or more underlying abnormalities. A variety of terms have been used to describe the characteristics of uroliths based on mineral composition, location, and/or shape. Knowledge of the origins and meanings of these terms will facilitate understanding of the cause, detection, treatment, and prevention of uroliths.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0195-5616(86)50001-2
DO - 10.1016/S0195-5616(86)50001-2
M3 - Article
C2 - 3486510
AN - SCOPUS:0022567619
SN - 0195-5616
VL - 16
SP - 3
EP - 17
JO - The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
JF - The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
IS - 1
ER -