article · Pan African Medical Journal

Prevalence of metabolic abnormalities in patients with urolithiasis in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo

2021Open accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

this study suggests that inadequate diuresis and hypocitraturia were important lithogenic factors. The population should be encouraged to increase water intake to limit the frequency of urine super saturation with crystals.

Research topics

Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements

Sustainable Development Goals

Clean Water and Sanitation

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DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2021.40.75.28349

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