PREP Audio - Rocks in the Kidneys
July 2011, Volume 6, No. 7

Rocks in the Kidneys

Rocks in the Kidneys

Learning Objectives

  • Outline the predispositions to kidney stone development and any relationship to diet.
  • Define monogenic stone formation disease and polygenic stone formation disease.
  • Recognize the stone burden of bariatric surgery.
  • Explain how kidney stones are evaluated.
  • Recommend monitoring and treatment of nephrolithiasis.
  • Identify the connection between kidney stone and bone.
Rocks in the Kidneys

Craig B. Langman, MD

Dr. Langman disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Rocks in the Kidneys

David Bushinsky, MD

Dr. Bushinsky disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Rocks in the Kidneys

Dawn S. Milliner, MD

Dr. Milliner disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.