Investigation of the microstructure and mineralogical composition of urinary calculi fragments by synchrotron radiation X-ray microtomography: a feasibility study

Urol Res. 2011 Aug;39(4):259-67. doi: 10.1007/s00240-010-0343-9. Epub 2010 Dec 16.

Abstract

The outcomes from the feasibility study on utilization of synchrotron radiation X-ray microtomography (SR-μCT) to investigate the texture and the quantitative mineralogical composition of selected calcium oxalate-based urinary calculi fragments are presented. The comparison of the results obtained by SR-μCT analysis with those derived from current standard analytical approaches is provided. SR-μCT is proved as a potential effective technique for determination of texture, 3D microstructure, and composition of kidney stones.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Crystallization
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Synchrotrons
  • Urinary Calculi / chemistry*
  • X-Ray Microtomography