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Calcium oxalate urolithiasis.
Compendium (Yardley, PA) - 1 Nov 2009
Gisselman Kelly, Langston Cathy, Palma Douglas, McCue John
Abstract excerpt
Calcium oxalate (CaOx) uroliths are one of the most common urolith types in dogs, cats, and humans. Many factors predispose animals to CaOx uroliths, including breed, old age, obesity, male sex, being neutered, and certain diseases. Because there are no effective strategies for medical dissolution of these uroliths, management should focus on physical removal (by surgical or nonsurgical methods) and prevention,...
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