Kidney market increasing12 Sep 2016 10:41
There has been a dramatic increase in the incidence and prevalence of urolithiasis within the last two decades. As of 2014, 7% of females and 10% males in the United States have kidney or ureteral stones. There are multiple treatment options including ureteroscopy (URS), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or Shock Wace lithotripsy (SWL). Despite technological advancements these treatment modalities often leave residual stones after the procedure. It is debated that residual stones less than 2mm are more likely to pass. However, there is a likelihood of some residual stone fragments to grow and cause health issues in the future. I reckon stone checker software will empower clinicians to make the right call.