Abstract:ObjectiveThis study aimed to analyze different therapeutic modalities used in the treatment of urolithiasis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.ResultsAmong the 194 patients included in this study, 69% (n=133) were males, with a male to female ratio of 2.2: 1, and an age mean (SD) of 48.1 (17.3) years. Urolithiasis was symptomatic in 52.6% (n=141) of patients. Renal colic was the most common clinical expression. Overall, 86.1% (n=167) of stones were removed by surgery, 9.8% spontaneously resolved, 3.1% were ex… Show more
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