Title: Pattern of distribution of urinary tract stones in al mak nimir hospital in Shendi locality- Sudan
Authors: Zohair Korena, Awad ELkhareem Abed Elgeyoom ,
Volume: 9
Issue: 12
Pages: 32-36
Publication Date: 2025/12/28
Abstract:
Background: Urinary tract stones are major problem of every day urological practice, knowing the pattern of distribution give a background about prevalence of urinary tract stones. Material & Methods: This is descriptive cross sectional study in period of (1/January/2022 to 6/October/2022). Study was conducted at referral cases presented to urological department in Al mak Nimir university hospital Shendi locality. The patients underwent a clinical assessment, which included history (a questionnaire) and clinical examination. 106 cases from data sheet of statistic department of Al mak Nimir university hospital. Results: The study revealed that urinary tract stones more common in age group (>50 ) years old, most of them presented by flank pain and the common complication is hydronephrosis mainly on the right side by (13.6%) and other complication by low percentage. Most of patients treated by ureteroscopy and more commonly presented for the first time. Conclusion: The outcome of this study showing that urinary tract stones occur mainly in male age above 50 years old, most of them presented by flank pain and the common complication is hydronephrosis mainly on the right side. Most of patients treated by ureteroscopy and more commonly presented for the first time.