Archives of disease in childhood
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Multicenter Study
Epidemiology of paediatric renal stone disease in the UK.
The previous epidemiological study of paediatric nephrolithiasis in Britain was conducted more than 30 years ago. ⋯ There has been a shift in the epidemiology of paediatric renal stone disease in the UK over the past 30 years. Underlying metabolic causes are now the most common but can be masked by coexisting urinary tract infection. Treatment has progressed, especially surgically, with sophisticated minimally invasive techniques now employed. All children with renal stones should have a metabolic screen.