Bladder stones removed by surgical means

Credit: JAMES STEVENSON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Caption: Bladder stones. View of several surgically removed bladder stones (also called calculi). Bladder stones are caused by a precipitation from solution of substances present in the urine. They mainly affect men and are usually a result of a urinary tract infection or urinary retention. In some parts of the world, such as South East Asia, bladder stones are more common and caused by a low-protein diet.

Release details: Model release not required. Property release not required.

Keywords: bladder stones, calculus, stone in bladder, urinary stone disease, urolithiasis

Licence fees: A licence fee will be charged for any media (low or high resolution) used in your project.