A review of children operated upon because of stenosis of the pelvo-ureteral junction.

abstract：:A clinical study was designed to investigate whether extracorporeal shock waves altered the urinary excretion of glycosaminoglycans and if they have a diagnostic value in determining the extent of the renal tissue damage. A total of 25 consecutive patients were treated for renal stone by extracorporeal shock wave lith...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Alkibay T,Karabas O,Hizel N,Bozkirli I

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study aimed at evaluating the relationship between Klotho levels and insulin resistance and albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) in type 2 diabetic patients with CKD. METHODS:We conducted an observational, cross-sectional study in our outpatient diabetic nephropathy clinic from 2014 to 2016, enrolling...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Silva AP,Mendes F,Pereira L,Fragoso A,Gonçalves RB,Santos N,Rato F,Neves PL

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:B cell-targeted immunosuppression with rituximab as primary treatment or when conventional therapy is contraindicated or unsuccessful can induce remission in idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). We explored the efficacy and safety of rituximab therapy in an adult population with IMN and other primary glo...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kong WY,Swaminathan R,Irish A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gleason score has been identified as an important variable to predict disease extent and biologic behaviour of prostate cancer. However, the correlation between Gleason score of needle biopsy and surgical specimen is often poor. We studied 72 patients who underwent needle biopsy and radical prostatectomy to correlate ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Cecchi M,Minervini R,Sepich CA,Ippolito C,Pagni GL,Summonti D,Di Benedetto A,Fiorentini L

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In large observational studies of adult kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) where older adults (65 years old and older) were not well represented, the mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors (mTOR inhibitors) has poorer outcomes than the standard tacrolimus-mycophenolate-steroids (TAC-MPA-S) regimen. We conduc...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Santos AH Jr,Chen C,Alquadan K,Wen X

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Questionnaires for adequate assessment of the urinary function of neurological patients are not available in Portuguese. The Qualiveen, developed in France for evaluation of general and urinary-related impact on QoL, has been successfully used in neurological patients. AIM:To translate the Qualiveen, to adap...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： D'Ancona CA,Tamanini JT,Botega N,Lavoura N,Ferreira R,Leitão V,Lopes MH

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The recent guidelines recommend using the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) to evaluate renal function. There are two reported full-age-spectrum (FAS) equations in 2017, which are based on serum cystatin C concentrations with or without accompanying serum creatinine level (FASCr-Cys or FASCys). We ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Yong Z,Li F,Pei X,Liu X,Song D,Zhang X,Zhao W

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We have recently reported lipopolysaccharide (LPS) pretreatment attenuated renal ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI), but the exact mechanism remains to be well elucidated. It was reported that heat shock protein (Hsp) 27 was up-regulated after administration of LPS, but whether a direct link existed between Hsp2...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： He K,Xia L,Zhang J

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of treatment by means of modified RLND in 52 patients with clinical stage I non-seminomatous testicular cancer are presented. Retroperitoneal lymph node metastases were found in 15 patients (28.8%) with clinical stage I (CS-I) diagnosed prior to surgery. They received chemotherapy according to PVB schedule...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sosnowski M,Jeromin L,Płuzańska A

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The venous thromboembolic events (VTE) incidence is high in nephrotic syndrome (NS). We aimed to assess prospectively the risk of VTE in a large cohort of NS patients and to identify predictive factors for VTE, especially haemostasis-related parameters. METHODS:This is the prospective, observational study cond...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ismail G,Mircescu G,Ditoiu AV,Tacu BD,Jurubita R,Harza M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare B cell variant non-Hodgkins lymphoma that is confined to the brain, leptomeninges, spinal cord and eyes. Its incidence is increasing, primarily due to increase in the number of organ transplantations being undertaken. The majority of the PTLD (post-transplant lymphoproliferative ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Valavoor SH,Ashraf Z,Narwal R,Ratnam S

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to assess GDF-15 and iron status in patients in early stages of chronic kidney disease with a particular emphasis on elderly population in association of classic iron status parameters with novel iron homeostasis biomarkers and inflammatory parameters. METHODS:Serum concentrations of G...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Lukaszyk E,Lukaszyk M,Koc-Zorawska E,Bodzenta-Lukaszyk A,Malyszko J

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the effectiveness of transdermal electromotive administration (TEA) of verapamil and dexamethasone in the treatment of Peyronie's disease (PD). METHOD:Totally, 51 patients with PD were prospectively included in the study. All patients were evaluated by history, subjective score scales, physical examin...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tuygun C,Ozok UH,Gucuk A,Bozkurt IH,Imamoglu MA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the performance of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) density in the diagnosis of prostate cancer in obese and non-obese Chinese men. METHODS:The results of transrectal ultrasound-guided (TRUS) prostate biopsies of Chinese men with PSA <20 ng/mL were reviewed. Parameters including age, body mass index ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Chiu PK,Teoh JY,Chan SY,Chu PS,Man CW,Hou SM,Ng CF

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose was to evaluate the efficacy of the addition of short-term desmopressin to enuretic alarm in patients with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 58 [corrected] children with PMNE were included in this study. The patients were randomized into two group...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ozden C,Ozdal OL,Aktas BK,Ozelci A,Altinova S,Memis A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apelin, a newly discovered adipocytokine, is produced by white adipose tissue and also expressed in kidney and heart. Increasing evidence suggests a role for apelin in the pathology of the cardiovascular system. It was demonstrated that apelin may contribute to the pathophysiology of human chronic heart failure. Apeli...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Malyszko J,Kozminski P,Malyszko J,Mysliwiec M

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different methods are available in the diagnosis and treatment of urethral strictures. True diagnosis is necessary for choosing the most suitable method of treatment and to inform the patient about the method, complications, recurrence rate and costs. In this study we aimed to compare the efficiency, complications and...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bircan MK,Sahin H,Korkmaz K

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between microvessel density (MVD), positive and negative angiogenic factors, and established prognostic factors in prostate cancer (PC), and, to clarify the effect of angiogenic factors to angiogenesis. The vascularization of neoplastic, non-neoplastic prostate...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kaygusuz G,Tulunay O,Baltaci S,Gogus O

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crossed renal ectopia and/or asymmetric fused kidney are unusual congenital anomalies. The deformity itself usually produces no symptoms and the clinical presentation generally suggests obstruction and infection. In our series, 10 of 11 patients presented with various vertebral anomalies. A theory of embryogenesis was...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gotoh T,Shinno Y,Koyanagi T

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We are presenting a 68-year-old female patient who was diagnosed to have a complete ureteral duplication and adenocarcinoma in the ureter which drained the upper moiety of the right kidney. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Unsal A,Cimentepe E,Koc A,Akbulut Z,Balbay MD

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the autologous fascia rectus sling in treating stress urinary incontinence in female patients with neuropathic bladder. Furthermore, correlations between preoperative parameters and outcome were evaluated. METHODS AND DESIGN:We retrospectively ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Athanasopoulos A,Gyftopoulos K,McGuire EJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum, corpuscular and renal tissue phosphate (Pi) concentrations in normal and chronic renal failure rats were examined. A significant correlation was found between Pi levels and indications of renal function. In addition, there were significant relationships between phosphate levels and RBC, Hb, Hct, serum Fe, serum...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hosokawa S,Yoshida O

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the therapeutic effects and adverse events (AE) of current first-line treatments of advanced RCC, including sorafenib, sunitinib, temsirolimus, and the combination of bevacizumab and IFN-α. METHODS:We performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the effectiveness of the five treatmen...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Wang L,Ma L,Wang X,Li B,Guo S,Qiao Q

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the impact of radical tumour surgery in prostate and renal cell cancer patients on quality of life (QOL). METHODS:In 38 male patients suffering from organ-confined prostate or renal cell cancer, a prospective study was performed. For the evaluation of QOL, we used the EMPK (Erfassung multipler psyc...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Pannek J,Hallner D,Kugler J,Haupt G,Krüskemper GM,Senge T

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the evidence of physical examination, history, and semen analysis, endocrinological alteration is suspected in the background of infertility in about one third of the husbands of couples consulting a doctor because of childless marriage. The data of 206 male patients have been processed, and in 71 cases the serum F...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Csenke Z,Török L,Szöllösi J,Scultéty S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of hyponatremia, especially euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia, has changed with the development of drugs which function as vasopressin receptor antagonists. These agents increase solute-free water excretion by the kidney resulting in an aquaresis. Conivaptan, a vasopressin receptor antagonist, has ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Metzger BL,DeVita MV,Michelis MF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a newly developed simple procedure using overlapping vascularized dorsal dartos subcutaneous flaps to cover the neourethra after hypospadias correction. A 3-year old boy with distal hypospadias underwent the tubularized incised plate urethroplasty using this method. Postoperative complications, whi...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Fuse H,Akashi T,Yasuda K,Mizuno I

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis was performed on the clinical features of children with VUR who had one or two kidneys that were at least -2 SD smaller than normal for age of its renal ratio. The prevalence of the small kidney was 15.6% (97/623 children). Of 107 small kidneys, 87 (82%) were associated with moderate (grade IV) to severe (gra...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Shimada K,Matsui T,Arima M,Ikoma F

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biomedical informatics in Health (BIH) is the discipline in charge of capturing, handling and using information in health and biomedicine in order to improve the processes involved with assistance and management. Informatic nephrology has appeared as a product of the combination between conventional nephrology with BI...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Musso C,Aguilera J,Otero C,Vilas M,Luna D,de Quirós FG

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five characteristics of neonate renal physiology, namely glomerular hypofiltration, low renal blood flow and alterations in water, sodium and potassium management, disappear during the first year of life but reoccur during senescence. However, the underlying mechanisms are different during the two periods. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Musso CG,Ghezzi L,Ferraris J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00