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How are carbonate apatite kidney stones treated? and is a metabollic evaluation suggested? i have 6 stones largest is 4 mm
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Evaluation: Treatment of kidney stones is guided by evaluation of blood and 24 hour urine collection.
Answered 1/30/2018
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