Long-term follow-up results of the MAGPI (meatal advancement and glanuloplasty) operations in distal hypospadias.

abstract：:Observations with diagnostic ultrasound in renal disease over a 10-year period are reviewed. The advantages of diagnostic methods involving the least possible discomfort to the patient are emphasized. Ultrasonography is regarded as a reliable non-invasive method for the diagnostic differentiation between renal tumours...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Szabó V,Sóbel M,Balogh F

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During transurethral electroresection in the posterolateral bladder neck, trigone and posterior urethra, unintentional contractions of the thigh-adductor muscles may occur due to irritation of the obturator nerve. The sudden displacement of the bladder wall against the cutting loop may cause a perforation of the bladd...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hradec E,Soukup F,Novák J,Bures E

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 68 men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, we evaluated the association between obesity and prostatic enlargement, as well as changes in serum levels of oestradiol, testosterone, dihydroepiandrosterone and dihydroepiandrosterone sulphate. Despite the larger adenomas, no increase in the symptom score for BPH was obse...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Soygür T,Küpeli B,Aydos K,Küpeli S,Arikan N,Müftüoğlu YZ

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence that chronic local ischemia may be one possible etiology of prostatic atrophy (PA). Our aim was to study the expression of hypoxia induced factors in areas of PA. DESIGN:The immunohistochemical expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (V...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Meirelles LR,Billis A,Magna LA,Vassallo J,Matsura MA

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：PURPOSE:Timely risk assessment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and proper community-based CKD monitoring are important to prevent patients with potential risk from further kidney injuries. As many symptoms are associated with the progressive development of CKD, evaluating risk of CKD through a set of clinical data of s...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Chen Z,Zhang X,Zhang Z

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hypoxia plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of acute kidney injury (AKI). Autophagy protects from AKI. Amino acid deprivation induces autophagy. The effect of L-tryptophan depletion on survival and autophagy in cultures of renal proximal tubular epithelial cells (RPTECs) under hypoxia was evaluated. M...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Eleftheriadis T,Pissas G,Sounidaki M,Antoniadis N,Antoniadi G,Liakopoulos V,Stefanidis I

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vesical stone formation due to intravesical mesh erosion of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) is rare. In this report, a case of 48-year-old patient who underwent (TVT) elsewhere is discussed. The patient was presented with vesical stone and persistent stress urinary incontinence. Intravesical stone was detected by ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Mustafa M,Wadie BS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We sought to evaluate the effects of oral testosterone undecanoate treatment based on the temporary growth of penis and the complications of surgery in children with microphallic hypospadias. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 72 randomized consecutive children with microphallic hypospadias were included in the ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Chen C,Gong CX,Zhang WP

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is to assess whether the haemostatic markers D-dimer, factor VIII (FVIII) and von Willebrand factor (VWF) are predictive of non-dipping status in treated hypertensive patients; so, as easy available laboratory data can predict non-dipping pattern and help with the selection of the patients who...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Agorasti A,Trivellas T,Mourvati E,Papadopoulos V,Tsatalas K,Vargemezis V,Passadakis P

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem worldwide, due to its epidemic proportions and to its association with high cardiovascular risk. Therefore, screening for CKD is an increasingly important concept, aiming for early detection and prevention of progression and complications of thi...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Cepoi V,Onofriescu M,Segall L,Covic A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Varicocele, the leading cause of male infertility, can impair sperm quality and fertility via various oxidative stress mechanisms. An imbalance between excessive reactive oxygen species production and antioxidant protection causes alterations in nuclear and mitochondrial sperm DNA, thus rendering a subset of varicocel...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Roque M,Esteves SC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma is characterized by marrow plamacytsois, M spike in serum or urine electrophoresis and skeletal lytic lesions. The M spike may be absent in rare instances. We describe a case of myeloma cast nephropathy with acute renal failure who did not exhibit an M spike. lambda-chain staining was documented on im...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kumar SK,Sohal PM,Kohli HS,Sud K,Gupta KL,Joshi K,Sakhuja V,Jha V

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibrosing cholestatic hepatitis (FCH) is an uncommon complication of renal transplantation. It is usually associated with hepatitis B and C viral infection. It is further rare in renal transplantation in absence of HBV and HCV infection. To the best of our knowledge, only three cases of FCH in renal transplantation, w...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Agarwal SK,Kalra V,Dinda A,Gupta S,Dash SC,Bhowmik D,Tiwari SC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Residual diuresis progressively decreases with longer dialysis vintage, and higher incidence of renal and urinary tract cancers was often observed in hemodialyzed patients compared to the general population so we hypothesized that patients without preserved residual diuresis have higher risk of renal and urinar...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Premuzic V,Gamulin M,Coric M,Jelakovic B

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To remove multiple calyceal stones percutaneously is not a simple task. During the act of dilating the pierced channel the stones are apt to drift away towards other parts of the renal cavitary system. For avoidance we recommend the use of Pyeloform, a bicomponent synthetic compound in which chemical reaction between ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nagy Z,Bulyovszky I,Székely J

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine whether platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) is associated with 5-year mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), we performed this study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) through 1999 to 2006. METHODS:3285 patients with CKD stage 1-5 were incl...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zeng M,Liu Y,Liu F,Peng Y,Sun L,Xiao L

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Androgen replacement therapy is a widely accepted form of treatment worldwide for aging men with late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) syndrome. Urologists have been concerned with the use of androgen supplements due to the possibility of enhancing prostate growth. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Cui Y,Zong H,Yang C,Yan H,Zhang Y

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) fruit from the Amazon region in Brazil contains bioactive compounds such as α-tocopherol, anthocyanins (cyanidin 3-glycoside and cyanidin 3-rutinoside), and other flavonoids with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, the prebiotic activity of anthocyanins in modulating t...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Martins ICVS,Borges NA,Stenvinkel P,Lindholm B,Rogez H,Pinheiro MCN,Nascimento JLM,Mafra D

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children with nephrotic syndrome (NS) are at risk for sinovenous and arterial thrombosis, uncommon but serious complications of the nephrotic syndrome. Multiple factors are involved in the hypercoagulable state of patients with NS, for instance, enhanced platelet reactivity and deficiency of antithrombin III due to ur...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zaffanello M,Brugnara M,Fanos V,Franchini M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper deals with the authors' own experience in endoscopic treatment of urethrostenosis in males. Since 1980, 86 patients have been treated in this manner. Good results were obtained in 60 (70%) after one surgical procedure and in 18 (21%) after two operations. Two patients were operated upon by routine methods. W...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Jeromin L,Roźniecki M

更新日期：1988-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The prevalence of progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children and adults with spina bifida is considerable, rising, and entirely preventable. REMOVING THE CAUSE:PREVENTION OF SPINA BIFIDA: The best prevention of CKD in spina bifida is prevention of spina bifida itself throug...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Filler G,Gharib M,Casier S,Lödige P,Ehrich JH,Dave S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The follow-up study has been performed in 4 male patients with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus lasting for 4 to 15 years. Hydronephrosis or hydroureter appeared to be caused by polyuria with or without urinary tract obstruction. The efficacy of drainage operation is emphasized when polyuria surpasses the transporting a...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nakada T,Miyauchi T,Sumiya H,Shimazaki J

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endometriosis of the urinary tract is a relatively rare condition. Since clinical signs are not specific the diagnosis is difficult and the therapy is not well defined. Two cases and a review of the literature are presented. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sepich CA,Cecchi M,Pampaloni S,Notaro M,Ippolito C,Pagni GL,Fiorentini L

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors review the experience of total parathyroidectomy with microsurgical autotransplantation with reference to the long-term results. This method--after further control investigations--may be envisaged for making a definitive evaluation of the results. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Belgrano E,Puppo P,Repetto U,Torombetta C,Pittaluga P,Giuliani L

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Comorbidity has a significant impact on the health status and treatment outcome of a patient. The Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) is a frequently used scoring system, which evaluates the prognosis based on the patient's comorbid conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of CCI in predict...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Yalin SF,Bakir A,Trabulus S,Seyahi N,Altiparmak MR

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In two patients with end-stage polycystic kidneys suffering from severe and protracted hematuria recourse was made to therapeutic renal embolization. Hematuria stopped immediately, never to appear again, whilst recanalization of the arterial renal circulation was observed later. Since the therapeutic embolization of k...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sorrentino F,Ziviello M,Camocardi S,Marinelli V

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-six boys were evaluated and treated for posterior urethral valves. At the time the valves were diagnosed unilateral or bilateral vesicoureteral reflux was present in 58% of the ureters and 69% of the children, while dilatation of the upper urinary tract was present in 88% and 92%, respectively. There was a vari...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Melekos MD,Asbach HW,Giannoulis S,Perimenis P,Barbalias G

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The causes of the increased cardiovascular risk associated with kidney diseases partly reside in the chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD) syndrome. Three cardiovascular risk factors [hyperphosphatemia, vascular calcification, and elevated fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23)] levels have been discover...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Figurek A,Rroji M,Spasovski G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00