Ghazwani Yahya, Albogami Nasser, Barayan Fahad, Alsaghyir Abdullah, Alshaashaa Meshari, Alhajress Ghassan
College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU.
Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus. 2025 Feb 12;17(2):e78926. doi: 10.7759/cureus.78926. eCollection 2025 Feb.
Kidney stone disease is highly prevalent in Saudi Arabia, where conventional treatments often involve invasive procedures that carry significant risks. This case series examines the efficacy of potassium sodium hydrogen citrate as a non-invasive alternative for managing kidney stones. Five patients with complex medical histories, large stone sizes, and diverse stone compositions were treated with this therapy, resulting in complete stone dissolution without the need for surgical intervention. The findings highlight the potential of this approach to effectively dissolve stones and prevent recurrence, particularly for patients deemed unsuitable for surgery. Despite its proven efficacy, the adoption of chemical management remains underutilized in Saudi Arabia. Incorporating potassium sodium hydrogen citrate into the standard treatment protocols could reduce dependence on invasive procedures, improve patient outcomes, and alleviate the burden on healthcare resources.
肾结石病在沙特阿拉伯非常普遍,在那里传统治疗通常涉及具有重大风险的侵入性手术。本病例系列研究了枸橼酸钾钠作为一种治疗肾结石的非侵入性替代方法的疗效。五名具有复杂病史、结石尺寸较大且结石成分多样的患者接受了该疗法治疗,结果结石完全溶解,无需手术干预。这些发现突出了这种方法有效溶解结石并预防复发的潜力,特别是对于那些被认为不适合手术的患者。尽管已证实其疗效,但在沙特阿拉伯,化学管理方法的应用仍未得到充分利用。将枸橼酸钾钠纳入标准治疗方案可以减少对侵入性手术的依赖,改善患者预后,并减轻医疗资源负担。