Quality of life of neurogenic patients: translation and validation of the Portuguese version of Qualiveen.

abstract：AIM:Skin test anergy is common in patients with uremia and during maintenance hemodialysis treatment. However, up to date only one study concerning skin test in peritoneal dialysis patients has focused on the issue. Our cross-sectional controlled study was conducted to analyze the correlation of purified protein deriva...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Usta M,Ersoy A,Ayar Y,Budak F

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients has attracted increasing attention. This cross-sectional survey aimed to explore PH prevalence and identify potential risk factors in MHD patients. METHODS:A total of 136 MHD patients were assessed at the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Ya...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： He Y,Wang Y,Luo X,Ke J,Du Y,Li M

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：: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：:We report a case of penile incarceration in a 53-year-old impotent man. The base of the penis was encircled by a metal ring in order to achieve better erection. There was marked oedema of the entire penis distal to the constricting ring. The metal ring was removed successfully by cutting it with a steel saw. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kadioğlu A,Cayan S,Ozcan F,Tellaloğlu S

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：: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：:Renal inflammatory pseudotumor is a very rare benign condition of unknown etiology characterized by proliferative myofibroblasts, fibroblasts, histiocytes, and plasma cells. We report a case of inflammatory pseudotumor of the kidney. A 42-year-old female was admitted with the complaint of right flank pain. Computerize...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bildirici K,Dönmez T,Gürlek E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum concentrations of luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone, prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) and prostatic specific antigen (PSA) were measured in 16 patients with advanced prostatic cancer before and after treatment with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogue. An initial rise of serum LH and testos...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sasagawa I,Kubota Y,Nakada T,Suzuki H,Hirano J,Sugano O,Kato H,Imamura A,Mastushita K,Onmura Y,Saito M,Adachi M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Undescended testis is a common problem, which is prevalent in 3 % of male infants. This study aimed to determine the effect of leaving the deep inguinal ring (DIR) without closure during laparoscopic orchiopexy (LO), with regard to post-operative hernia formation and other outcomes. METHODS:From 2012 to 201...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Narayanan SK,Puthenvariath JN,Somnath P,Mohanan A

更新日期：2017-01-01 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:Our aim was to compare the different characteristics and outcomes of the Amplatz sheaths and single-step metallic dilators which were used for mini-PCNL procedure in a single institution. METHODS:Retrospective medical records of 236 patients who underwent mini-PCNL were reviewed and divided into Amplatz (n = 1...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Arslan B,Akbulut MF,Onuk O,Küçüktopçu O,Çilesiz NC,Ozkan A,Yazıcı G

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mechanisms for calcium-based stone formation are not clearly delineated. Porcine are the most anatomically and physiologically congruent mammal to humans. Our objectives were to develop a cost-effective and easily reproducible porcine model for the study of calcium-based nephrolithiasis. METHODS:Crossbred m...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Trojan BP,Trojan SJ,Navetta A,Staches B,Sutton B,Filleur S,Nelius T

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 40-year-old man was referred to our hospital with gynecomastia and painless swelling of the right scrotum. Ultrasonography revealed a 15 x 10 mm mass with low echogenicity of the right testis. We performed right high orchiectomy. Histologically, Reinke's crystals and capsular invasion by tumor cells were found. Fina...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sugimoto K,Matsumoto S,Nose K,Kurita T,Uemura H,Park YC,Hanai J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, there have been a few reports on the decrease in the incidence of severe Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN) in Japan. To evaluate the incidence and the severity of HSPN, we examined the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of HSPN in Fukushima Prefecture over a 22-year period. METHODS:W...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kawasaki Y,Suyama K,Yugeta E,Katayose M,Suzuki S,Sakuma H,Nemoto K,Tsukagoshi A,Nagasawa K,Hosoya M

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A male with a severe form of congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (diuresis 10 l per day) had megaureters, megavesica, large residuum and a history of three traumatic ruptures of the megavesica and a recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI). Hemodialysis was introduced at 41 years of age. At age of 42, he underwe...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hora M,Reischig T,Hes O,Ferda J,Klecka J

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:It has been shown that residual renal function but not peritoneal clearance predicted patients' survival in peritoneal dialysis therapy. In the present study, we tried to explore the potential causes resulting in the difference between residual renal function and peritoneal dialysis in continuous ambulatory ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tian XK,Wang T

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the value of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Ki-67 antigen labelling indices and nucleolar organizer region (NOR) score in relation to histological grade, stage, recurrence and progression of the bladder tumor. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Tissue specimens from 77 bladder cancer patients ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bozlu M,Orhan D,Baltaci S,Yaman O,Elhan AH,Tulunay O,Müftüoğlu YZ

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:According to the concept of integrated care, renal transplantation, peritoneal dialysis (PD), and hemodialysis (HD) should be considered three complementary methods of renal replacement therapy. This study tried to evaluate patient outcomes in three different groups of PD patients, namely primary PD patients...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Najafi I,Hosseini M,Atabac S,Sanadgol H,Majelan NN,Seirafian S,Naghibi M,Makhdoumi K,Saddadi F,Soleymanian T

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of robotic assisted kidney transplantation in graft with multiple vessels. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eighteen patients underwent RAKT with grafts with multiple vessels (GMVs) from living donor performed by a single surgeon in single institution. The retrospe...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kishore TA,Kuriakose MJ,Pathrose G,Raveendran V,Kumar KV,Unni VN

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP) is a type of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) adenoma, and it plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of bladder outlet obstruction in patients with lower urinary tract syndromes (LUTS/BPH). AIMS:The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of a combinatio...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Liu Q,Zhu Y,Liu J,Qi J,Kang J

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：:While the symptomology of underactive bladder (UAB) may imply a primary dysfunction of the detrusor muscle, insights into pathophysiology indicate that both myogenic and neurogenic mechanisms need to be considered. Due to lack of proper animal models, the current understanding of the UAB pathophysiology is limited, an...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tyagi P,Smith PP,Kuchel GA,de Groat WC,Birder LA,Chermansky CJ,Adam RM,Tse V,Chancellor MB,Yoshimura N

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Noninvasive tests are needed for the diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain syndrome. We evaluated the significance of potassium chloride sensitivity test and urinary CTAB-precipitable uronate level in patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). METHODS:We included 25 patients with interstitial cystitis (I...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Alp BF,Akyol I,Adayener C,Senkul T,Gultepe M,Baykal K,Iseri C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modified method of retropubic radical prostatectomy was devised. The root of the penis was compressed and the bilateral internal iliac arteries were clamped before the dissection of the prostate. The urethra was divided at the junction of the prostate and bladder so that the bladder stump thus created has the size o...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ito H,Yamaguchi K,Kotake T,Suzuki F,Miura N

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents a view of the knowledge the authors have gathered during 11 years of work with radioisotope examinations of the kidneys and ureteral urine passage performed in 34 children. As an important indication field they consider the conditions where excretory urography or separate functional examination, re...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Buchanec J

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although frequent use of prophylactic antibiotics for patients undergoing transrectal prostate biopsy (TRPB), incidences of urinary tract infection (UTI) and bacterial resistance are still increasing. We evaluated the efficacy of augmented prophylactic antibiotics in patients undergoing TRPB. METHODS:A syst...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Yang L,Tang Z,Gao L,Li T,Chen Y,Liu L,Han P,Li X,Dong Q,Wei Q

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing worldwide with the continuous increase in obesity prevalence. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is also a major public health problem, but there is controversy over whether baseline MetS is a predictor of decreased renal function among Japanese community-dwelling middle-aged a...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kawamoto R,Akase T,Ninomiya D,Kumagi T,Kikuchi A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00