METABOLIC EVALUATION OF PEDIATRIC-PATIENTS WITH STONES

Metabolic evaluation of children with urinary stones begins with analy sis of calculi or gravel if at all possible. If no stone is available, radiographic appearances may predict types. Once stone composition is known or suspected, a targeted testing program is performed. Serum an d urinary tests define the causative abnormality. Therapy is then dire cted toward correcting the problem.