Renal and Ureteric Stone Composition: A five year retrospective study for Northern Ireland.

Abstract

There is a high proportion (94.4%) of stones containing calcium oxalate in Northern Ireland; these patients should be aiming to produce 2L of urine a day to aid prevention. Most common age for stone analysis (31-60) is in keeping with most common age for presentation. The steep increase in calculi analysis of 132.9% must be met with personalised stone treatment and prevention strategies.