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Do small retained fragments of kidney stones after lithotripsy increase the risk of stone recurrence?

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Do small retained fragments of kidney stones after lithotripsy increase the risk of stone recurrence?

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Leftover stone fragments do appear to grow faster the usual stone recurrence rate. So if a person is not stone-free after lithotripsy, new stones may form quicker than they would in an untreated person.