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  • Title: [Personal experiences in the long-term treatment of cystine lithiasis with high-dose ascorbic acid].
    Author: Brundig P, Börner R, Berg W.
    Journal: Z Urol Nephrol; 1982 Nov; 75(11):759-70. PubMed ID: 7164603.
    Abstract:
    We report on our experience with 9 cystine-lithiasis patients who were treated with large doses of ascorbic acid (5 g/day) for periods ranging from 6-27 months. We observed recidive lithogenesis in only 3 patients during this time. The influence of ascorbic acid on the excretion of cystine and oxalate in the urine is discussed. A lack of side effects and the significantly lower frequency of recidivation justify the further use of ascorbic as an alternative medication in cystine lithiasis.
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