Table 3.
Outcome of K citrate management according to the stone size
| Parameter | Stone <25 mm3 | Stone ≥25 mm3 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients, n (%) | 23 (39) | 36 (61) | |
| Stone density before treatment, median (range) | 320 HU (175-498) | 307 HU (198-480) | 0.74 |
| Duration of treatment, n (%) | |||
| 1 month | 17 patients (73.9) | 4 patients (11.1) | <0.001 |
| 2 months | 6 patients (26.1) | 32 patients (88.9) | |
| Percentage decrease of stone burden, median (range) | 100 (50-100) | 74.2 (25.6-100) | <0.001 |
| Response to treatment, n (%) | |||
| 100% | 15 (65.2) | 1 (2.8) | <0.001 |
| 50%-99% | 8 (34.8) | 33 (91.6) | <0.001 |
| <50% | 0 | 2 (5.6) | 0.25 |
| Incrustation, n (%) | 0 | 2 (5.6) | 0.25 |
| UTI, n (%) | 0 | 4 (11.1) | 0.09 |
UTI: Urinary tract infection