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Kidney Stones in Children Summary

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Dec 31, 2019


Kidney Stones in children - Summary

Like adults children can also develop urinary stones. Children can have underlying medical problems that make them prone to develop stones.


It is essential to identify and treat these to prevent stone recurrence. With the advent of newer facilities, 95% of stones in children can be removed without open surgery. It is essential to consult a paediatric urologist trained in this area to get appropriate treatment.

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