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01-10-2021 | Septicemia | Endourology (P Mucksavage, Section Editor)

Gender Differences in Kidney Stone Disease (KSD): Findings from a Systematic Review

Authors: Kathryn Gillams, Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Siri Øvereng Juliebø, Bhaskar K. Somani

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 10/2021

Abstract

Purpose of Review

The prevalence of kidney stones is rising and historically carries a preponderance for males. However, recent evidence has questioned whether this gender gap is closing. The aim of this systematic review was to examine this further as well as evaluate possible underlying causes.

Recent Findings

Recent evidence confirms the disparity in kidney stone disease between genders is closing. In the modern era, the rise in prevalence among females has been greater, especially in adolescence. Quality of life is also more adversely affected by kidney stone events among females who are also more likely to develop sepsis after endourological surgery. Males, however, are more likely to present with stone events during periods of high ambient temperatures

Summary

Recent literature demonstrates a temporal change in the disease burden of KSD among men and women. The latter, especially adolescent females, are more likely to develop KSD in their lifetime compared to previous eras. Determining causation is complex and continued research is warranted.

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Title: Gender Differences in Kidney Stone Disease (KSD): Findings from a Systematic Review
Authors: Kathryn Gillams
Patrick Juliebø-Jones
Siri Øvereng Juliebø
Bhaskar K. Somani
Publication date: 01-10-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Septicemia
Septicemia
Published in: Current Urology Reports / Issue 10/2021
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-021-01066-6

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Gender Differences in Kidney Stone Disease (KSD): Findings from a Systematic Review

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