Hafiza Mahnoor Baghdadi, Sidra Naseer, Bushra Ali Sherazi, Saleha Sadeeqa.
Stratification of Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies for Urolithiasis.
J Med Sci Jan ;26(3):237-41.

Objectives: To stratify risk factors, diagnosis, and different treatment strategies for urolithiasis Material and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in Urology wards of Mayo Hospital, Services Hospital & Sheikh Zaid Hospital of Lahore-Pakistan, from June 2017 to August 2017. A total of 100 urolithiasis patients of varying age and sex were selected and a structured data collection form was administered and filled while interacting with patients. Data was analysed by utilizing SPSS Version 10. Results: Among total of 100 patients, mostly (49%) were between age group of 31- 45 years. A high familial predisposition was not observed as 70% of patients had no family history of the ailment. Ailment is more typical in men (60%) as compared to women (40%). Ultrasonography is the mostly used (70%) modality for diagnosis. Conclusion: Urolithiasis can result in severe pain and emergent situations which require prompt management to ensure protection of the patient`s urinary system.

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