Long-Term Follow-up Results of Children with Urolithiasis Followed in Our Clinic

• DOI: 10.34087/cbusbed.1418142
• Publication Date: 2024-09-19T12:28:27Z
• Authors: Esra Ensari; Esra Nagehan Akyo...; Pelin Ertan
• Keywords: Nephrology; Medical record

Title and Objective: Urolithiasis is a prevalent condition frequently observed in childhood within the Turkish population. The aim of this study was to evaluate metabolic, radiological, clinical features pediatric patients with urolithiasis. Materials Methods: Records 158 children referred Pediatric Nephrology Department Celal Bayar University between 2010 2020 suspected urolithiasis microlithiasis were retrospectively reviewed. complaints ages cases during hospital admission, their medical histories, location stones determined. All underwent complete urine analysis, spot electrolytes, culture, serum kidney function tests, uric acid, albumin measurements, urinary ultrasonography. 24-hour electrolytes studied capable collection. Stone analysis using X-ray diffraction performed on from whom obtained. Results: Out individuals, 88 (55.7%) male, 70 (44.3%) female, resulting male-to-female ratio 1.25:1. average age at time diagnosis determined be 89.82 ± 57.35 months. A family history reported 108 (68.3%) patients, 46 individuals (29%) born consanguineous marriages. At diagnosis, 32 (20%) had tract infection. Stones predominantly situated upper system 129 (81.6%), 123 (77.8%) having unilateral 35 (22.2%) bilateral stones. Calcium oxalate most commonly (80%) who stone analysis. Hypercalciuria emerged as identified metabolic risk factor. end follow-up period, 14 experienced recurrence, while 67 remained free Conclusion: continues significant concern among our nation. Due higher recurrence rate more frequent underlying disorders diseases compared adults, assessment are recommended procedures, emphasizing need for lifelong monitoring these cases.