Chapters close with a synopsis that summarizes the content within the chapter

Part I: Overview.- Epidemiology of Kidney Stones in the U.S.A.- Part II: Basics of Kidney Stone.- Pathophysiology of Kidney Stone Formation.- Basics of Kidney Stones: Dietary Risk Factors of Kidney Stones.- Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors for Kidney Stones.- Part III: Diagnosis and Treatment.- Evaluation of Patients with Nephrolithiasis.- Kidney Stone Removal Procedures and Emerging Therapies.- Part IV: Prevention, Medical and Nutritional Management for Different Types of Stones.- Calcium Stone: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Medical Management.- Nutritional Management of Calcium Stones.- Medical Management of uric Acid Stones.- Nutritional Management of Uric Acid Stones.- Struvite Stones.- Cystine Stones.- Medical Management of Unknown Stone Types.- Nutritional Management of Unknown Types of Stones.- Part V: Special Consideration.- Bariatric Surgery and Stone Risk.- Nephrolithiasis in Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Gastrointestinal Disease and Stone Risk: Nutritional Management.- Nephrolithiasis in Kidney Transplant.- Nutritional Management of Nephrolithiasis in Chronic Kidney Disease.- Kidney Stone: Diety, Myth, and Realty.- Herbal Use in the Nutrition Management of Kidney Stones.- Nephrolithiasis Nutrition Therapy in the Pediatric Populations.- Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis.- Part VI: Resources.- Dietary Database of Oxalates.- Online and Educational Resources for Kidney Stones.- Medical Nutrition Therapy and Evidence-Based Practice.- Nutrition in Medical Management of Kidney Stones: Stone Disease Research.- Appendix: MNT Order.- Urine Test Order Forms.- Diet Education.- Cases.- Oxalate Content and Internet Info.- FAQ.