The supersaturation of urine with CaOX, the most common component of kidney stones is an important factor in crystallization, with later factors being nucleation, growth and aggregation. Thus if supersaturation or later steps in crystallization can be prevented, then lithiasis should be avoided. Indeed, several measures are usually taken to reduce supersaturation, e.g. increasing fluid intake and medical therapy. Although treatments have improved considerably, it is generally accepted that better strategies for preventing kidney stones have developed.

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  Korean journal of urology 06/2014; 55(6):411-6. DOI: 10.4111/kju.2014.55.6.411