Metabolic Insights From Composition-Based Analysis of Kidney Stones: A Retrospective Study of 506 Patients
Stone composition assessed by FTIR analysis demonstrates meaningful associations with selected metabolic abnormalities and recurrence status. Rather than functioning as a standalone decision tool, composition-guided interpretation combined with comprehensive metabolic evaluation may support more informed patient follow-up and preventive counselling.
Authors
- Selami AydIn
- Bekir Sami Uyanık (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1242-599X)
- Basri Cakiroglu
- SADIK PORTAKAL
- Ali Egemen Avci
Institutions
- Üsküdar University (TR)
- Universidad Intercontinental (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-01-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101450
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00