Like adults children can also develop urinary stones.
Children can have underlying medical problems that make them prone to develop stones.
It is essential to identify and treat these to prevent stone recurrence.
With the advent of newer facilities, 80% of stones in children can be removed without open surgery.
It is essential to consult a paediatric urologist trained in this area to obtain the appropriate treatment.
Published on Sep 10, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 20, 2014
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