Urolithiasis in ankylosing spondylitis: A meta-analysis - 21/09/22
Highlights |
• | Prevalence of urolithiasis in AS patients is higher than healthy controls and in other chronic inflammatory diseases. |
• | Results suggest an association between spine ankylosis and urolithiasis. |
• | Microscopic inflammation of the intestine in AS may contribute to the increase risk of urolithiasis. |
• | The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as treatment for AS may explain higher prevalence. |
Keywords : Ankylosing Spondylitis, Spondyloarthritis, Nephrolithiasis, Urolithiasis, Urologic Diseases
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Vol 89 - N° 5
Article 105388- octobre 2022 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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