Which of the following is false regarding endemic bladder stones?
High-Yield Explanation
PRIMARY BLADDER CALCULI (ENDEMIC BLADDER CALCULI) Mainly seen in underdeveloped countries (Noh Africa, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia), in pediatric age group. Most common in children <10 Years, with a peak incidence at 2 to 4 years of age. Related to chronic dehydration and low protein, low phosphate, exclusive milk & high carbohydrate diet. Low phosphate diet Increases urinary ammonium excretion leading to ammonium urate stones Treatent Small stones: Removed or crushed transurethral electrohydraulic lithotripsy or Cystolithotomy. Primary bladder calculi rarely recur after treatment.