Complicaciones de uropatía obstructiva en pacientes de 30 años a 60 años de edad atendidos en el Hospital Naval de Guayaquil durante el período 2016-2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Obstructive uropathy is a condition in which the flow of urine is interrupted, which can cause serious complications. This study seeks to characterize the causes and complications in patients between 30 and 60 years old at the Naval Hospital of Guayaquil. Objective: Determine the complications of obstructive uropathy in patients aged 30 to 60 years between the period 2016 and 2023. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive and cross-sectional study, based on clinical records of 150 patients with diagnoses of obstructive uropathy at the Naval Hospital of the city of Guayaquil. The sample was obtained randomly considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: 60.7% of the patients were men, predominating the age group of 41 to 50 years. The most common cause was kidney stones (28%), followed by benign prostatic hyperplasia (18.7%) and ureteral stones (16.7%). The most common complication was acute renal failure (32%), followed by hydronephrosis (23.3%) and recurrent urinary tract infections (16.7%). Conclusion: Renal lithiasis is the main cause of obstructive uropathy, with serious complications such as acute renal failure. Early diagnosis is essential to avoid severe progressions.