TITLE:
Epidemiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects of Urinary Stones at the Regional Annex Hospital of Yagoua
AUTHORS:
Nwaha Makon Axel Stephane, Mekeme Mekeme Junior Barthélemy, Hinoussa Ahmadou, Fouda Jean Cedrick, Ngapagna Mfétié Youssofa, Fonji Esong Maurice, Mbog Wetjeng Aurel, Moby Mpah Hervé Edouard, Ngowe Ngowe Marcellin, Fru Angwafo III
KEYWORDS:
Urinary Lithiasis, Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Management
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Urology,
Vol.16 No.4,
April
30,
2026
ABSTRACT: Background: Urinary lithiasis affects 4% - 12% of the population in industrialized countries and is more frequent in tropical and arid regions such as northern Cameroon. Objective: To describe the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of urinary lithiasis at the Regional Annex Hospital of Yagoua. Methods: A cross-sectional study with prospective data collection was conducted over four months among patients diagnosed with urinary lithiasis. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS version 23. Qualitative variables were expressed as frequencies and percentages, while quantitative variables were described using measures of central tendency. Results: Of 2412 patients, 216 (8.95%) had urinary lithiasis. Most were men (61.11%), aged 21 - 30 years (35.19%), single (53.70%) and from rural areas (61.11%). Renal colic was the main symptom (70.83%). Average daily water intake was low (1227.74 ± 524.73 ml). Diagnosis relied mainly on ultrasound. Treatment was primarily medical, while surgery (21.30%), mainly cystolithotomy, was limited. Conclusion: Urinary lithiasis is common in young rural men, highlighting the need for improved prevention and healthcare resources.