TITLE:
Contribution of Imaging in the Management of Urinary Lithiasis at the Urology-Andrology Department of Ignace Deen Hospital
AUTHORS:
Kanté Daouda, Cissé Demba, Barry Alpha Oumar, Bangoura Morlaye Fatoumata, Traoré Yakpaoro Elisé, Guilavogui Rémy Francois Akoi, Kourouma Fatoumata, Bah Mamadou Bissiriou, Diallo Thierno Mamadou Oury, Diallo Thierno Oumar, Diallo Abdoulaye Bobo, Bah Oumar Raphiou
KEYWORDS:
Urinary Tract, Stone, Medical Imaging
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Urology,
Vol.16 No.3,
March
26,
2026
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Medical imaging plays a predominant role in the diagnosis of urinary lithiasis. Objective: To evaluate the contribution of imaging in the management of urinary lithiasis in the Urology-Andrology department of Ignace Deen hospital. Methodology: This was a descriptive retrospective study lasting 2 years from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021, covering 51 cases of urinary lithiasis. Results: The hospital frequency was 5.09%. The age group of 41 - 50 years was the most represented, with an average age of 44.14 years. The sex ratio was 7.5. Dysuria was the main reason for consultation at 54.90%. The couple of urinary ultrason + KUB radiography was the most performed imaging examination at 49.02%. The pyelic location of the stone was 33.33%. Cystolithotomy was performed in 58.82% followed by pyelolithotomy in 27.45%. The evolution was favorable in 90.20%, and we noted 5 cases of complications in the form of peritoneal breach. Conclusion: Lithiasis is a common pathology in urology. Radiological examinations have made it possible to diagnose lithiasis, identify the location of the stone, highlight certain characteristics, and guide the therapeutic approach.