TY - CHAP AU - Giovanna Priante AU - Monica Ceol AU - Liliana Terrin AU - Lisa Gianesello AU - Federica Quaggio AU - Dorella Del Prete AU - Franca Anglani ED - Layron Long Y1 - 2017-08-23 PY - 2017 T1 - Understanding the Pathophysiology of Nephrocalcinosis N2 - In recent decades, we have enhanced our understanding of the pathophysiology and genetics of rare and common causes of kidney stones. With our evolving understanding of the epidemiology, biology, and genetics of nephrolithiasis and the advances in therapeutic technologies, we have made significant progress in patient care. Furthermore, advances in the medical management and surgical technologies have allowed us to embellish the optimal outcomes in the management of complex kidney stone disease. BT - Updates and Advances in Nephrolithiasis SP - Ch. 1 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.69895 DO - 10.5772/intechopen.69895 SN - 978-953-51-3460-2 PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-05-07 ER -