Clinico-anatomical Pattern of Presentation of Upper Urinary Tract Stone Disease in Nnewi, South-East Nigeria

Authors

  • C.K. Oranusi Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. Author
  • A.L. Asomugha Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. Author
  • U.U. Ukoha Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. Author
  • J.C. Orakwe Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. Author
  • A.M.E. Nwofor Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. Author

Keywords:

urinary tract stones, supersaturation

Abstract

A total of eighty-nine (89) Nigerians presented with symptomatic stone disease over a five year period. Made up of fifty-four (54) males and thirty-five (35) females (M:F; 1.5:1). The peak age incidence of stone disease was seen between 30-50 years. Seventy-eight (91 %) of the stones occurred in the upper urinary tract. Of this number 41 (52.6%) occurred in the left upper tract and thirty-seven (47.4%) occurred in the right upper tract. This observed difference although not statistically significant (p > 0.05) may be attributed to known anatomical differences between the left and right kidneys. Large multicenter study is needed to confirm this finding.

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Published

2006-12-29

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2006)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Clinico-anatomical Pattern of Presentation of Upper Urinary Tract Stone Disease in Nnewi, South-East Nigeria. (2006). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 5(2), 26-29. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/292