[Urinary Stone Analysis - What does the Future Hold in Store?]

[Urinary Stone Analysis - What does the Future Hold in Store?]
Aktuelle Urol. 2017 Feb 16;:
Authors: Miernik A, Hein S, Wilhelm K, Schoenthaler M
Abstract
Analysis of the composition of a urinary stone is one of the most important steps in the clinical management of patients with urolithiasis. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry and petrographic microscopy are the techniques currently used. Novel technical developments in recent years - such as Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging - have resulted in new approaches to improve urinary stone analysis. In future, table-top portable systems may be used that allow stones to be rapidly examined directly after the operation. These systems may even be integrated into lithotripsy laser systems.
PMID: 28208191 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Aktuelle Urologie - February 15, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Miernik A, Hein S, Wilhelm K, Schoenthaler M Tags: Aktuelle Urol Source Type: research