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ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2025

Analysis of the clinical characteristics of 765 renal tuberculosis patients: based on 10 years of experience in four provincial teaching hospitals.

Chenhao Guo, Yuyang Zhang, Jiaye Guo, Wei Qin, Xiao Lu, Jing Zhang, Weisheng Chang, Shuyu Yang, Linping Qi, Yixin Tian and 4 more

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Chenhao Guo *Department of Urology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Yuyang Zhang *Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Jiaye Guo *Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Wei QinLanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Xiao LuLanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Jing ZhangLanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Weisheng ChangLanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Shuyu YangLanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Linping QiLanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Yixin TianLanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Weiping LiDepartment of Urology, Lanzhou University First Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Xiande HuangDepartment of Urology, Gansu Provincial People's Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Yindong KangDepartment of Urology, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
Panfeng ShangDepartment of Urology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China. shangpf@lzu.edu.cn.

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Research and development program for CuiYing students CYXZ2023-56Research and development program for CuiYing students CYXZ2024-25Research and development program for CuiYing students CYXZ2024-33Research and development program for CuiYing students CYXZ2024-44
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Abstract

objectiveTo explore the clinical characteristics of the current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for renal tuberculosis.

methodsClinical diagnosis and treatment data from 765 patients definitively diagnosed with renal tuberculosis between January 2013 and December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed to identify optimal diagnostic and treatment modalities guiding clinical practice.

resultsThe number of patients with clinically atypical renal tuberculosis has fluctuated in the last decade, but the changes are not statistically different. T-SPOT, CT, and endoscopy are still commonly used tests with high diagnostic value in clinical practice. The efficacy of anti-tuberculosis drugs was suboptimal, resulting in a cure rate of only 15.43% and a progression rate of only 68.55%. Ureteral stent placement, although effective in relieving hydronephrosis, does not reverse renal impairment and has a 21.43% cure rate and a 57.14% progression rate. Surgical resection was necessary for the majority of patients, with a nephrectomy rate of 76.34% and a cure rate of 81.12%.

conclusionThe prognosis for renal tuberculosis is generally poor, particularly in cases of bilateral involvement. Accurate diagnosis and surgical resection of the tuberculous kidney are essential for preventing complications associated with advanced renal tuberculosis.

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Tuberculosis, RenalAdolescentAdultAgedAntitubercular AgentsFemaleHospitals, TeachingHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsYoung AdultAntitubercular AgentsExtrapulmonary tuberculosisGenitourinary tract surgeryGenitourinary tuberculosisMycobacterium tuberculosis complexTuberculosisUrogenital tuberculosis

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