Sleep disorders and quality of life in renal transplant recipients.

abstract：PURPOSE:The study aims to compare the clinical efficacy, complications, and patient satisfaction rates of two open hydrocelectomy techniques, Jaboulay's technique, and sac excision hydrocelectomy using a LigaSure™ device, in a prospective and randomized fashion. METHODS:Eighty-two (82) patients were randomized, one-to...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ozkaya F,Cakici OU

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the most common congenital urinary tract abnormality in children. The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nickavar A,Valavi E,Safaeian B,Moosavian M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic Localised Bladder Amyloidosis is a rare cause of haematuria and urinary tract symptoms. A review of the literature highlights the varied presentations and the appropriate investigations for this condition, with emphasise on the exclusion of a secondary cause. In addition, the range of treatment options is f...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ng CS,Wan S,Yim AP,Vale J

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum renin concentration (SRC) was determined in 97 hypertensive patients under basal conditions and during stimulation of renin secretion. Renin secretion was stimulated by upright posture and by either of the following means: (a) diet containing 20 mEq Na/24 hours for 3 days; (b) 300 mg i.v. diazoxide injections; (...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Traub YM,Nemes LM,Aloof S,Rosenfeld JB

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication adherence plays an essential role in slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This review aims to summarise factors affecting medication adherence among these pre-dialysis CKD patients. METHODS:A systematic review of the literature was performed in Medline®, Embase®, SCOPUS® and C...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Seng JJB,Tan JY,Yeam CT,Htay H,Foo WYM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is widely used as a marker of inflammation and an indicator of cardiovascular outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease. However, its prognostic value in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is still unknown. METHODS:We studied 138 newly started PD patients and 60 h...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： An X,Mao HP,Wei X,Chen JH,Yang X,Li ZB,Yu XQ,Li ZJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of Itai-itai (ouch-ouch) disease with reduced urinary kallikrein excretion and slightly enhanced renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is described. Although it is well known that cadmium toxicity frequently affects the renal tubular lesions, this report is the first to demonstrate the impaired urine concentrati...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nakada T,Furuta H,Koike H,Katayama T,Teranishi H

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several techniques have been used to repair mid-penile hypospadias; however, high failure rates and major complications have been reported. In this study, we describe a novel technique using a well-vascularized flap of the inner and outer preputial skin. METHODS:A total of 110 male children with hypospadias...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Elmoghazy H,Hussein MM,Mohamed E,Badawy A,Alsagheer G,Abd Elhamed AM

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The prostatitis syndrome is a multifactorial condition of largely unknown etiology. This study is to analyze the relationship between cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) with the chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (CNBP). METHODS:A total of 172 CNBP patients and 151 healthy males were recruite...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Yuan Z,Liu X,Deng W,Lai X,Yan Z,Zheng R

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In our center between 1992 and 1994 penile Mondor's disease (superficial dorsal penile vein thrombosis) was diagnosed in 5 patients aged 20-39 years. In all patients the thromboses were noted 24-48 hours after a prolonged sexual act with or without an intercourse. the main symptom was a cord-like thickening of the sup...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ozkara H,Akkuş E,Alici B,Akpinar H,Hattat H

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：:In an attempt to evaluate renal injury relative to open surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCN) and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) were studied in 52 patients with renal calculus disease. Preoperative and postoperative urinary levels of N-acetyl-glycosaminidase (NAG), a sensitive marker of renal tu...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sakkas G,Becopoulos T,Karayannis A,Drossos G,Giannopoulou K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Search is under way to develop reliable tests for the prediction of stone risk. Several indices and ratios on the basis of urinary excretions have been suggested. In the present study the applicability of some risk indices and ratios in slum dwellers of Dharavi area of Bombay was examined. No significant difference wa...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hussain F,Billimoria FR,Singh PP

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:TNF-α -308G/A polymorphism has been implicated in the susceptibility of diabetic nephropathy, but studies have reported inconclusive results. The present study investigated the relationship between -308G/A polymorphism in the TNF-α gene and diabetic nephropathy risk by meta-analysis. METHODS:Data from PubMed, ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zhao Y,Yang J,Zhang L,Li Z,Yang Y,Tang Y,Fu P

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Administration of intravenous iron to supplement erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) has become a common practice in the management of anemia in patients with end-stage renal disease. Randomized clinical trials of anemia correction in this population have shown more adverse outcomes in CKD and ESRD patients assig...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Van Buren P,Velez RL,Vaziri ND,Zhou XJ

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antegrade endopyelotomy was performed in a patient with pelvic kidney. Nephrostomy tube had been placed in the patient during a previous open pyelolithotomy. The nephrostomy tract was used for establishing percutaneous access. The ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) was balloon dilated and incised laterally under vision. At ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Aron M,Goel R,Dash SC,Gupta NP

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hemodynamic response to ephedrine sulphate were studied in a patient on maintenance hemodialysis therapy with chronic renal failure due to renal amyloidosis. The evaluation (including cardiac catheterization studies) and estimation of responses to Valsalva maneuvers before and after ephedrine administration docume...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hirszel P,Martin RH,Mizell MW,Nolph KD

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The white blood cell count (WBC) decreases during haemodialysis and it was investigated as a function of different dialysis membranes. Each of them was used four times, applying different sterilization methods. Twelve chronic haemodialysis patients were studied and dialysed with cuprophan and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) m...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ksiaźek A,Sokołowska G,Marczewski K,Solski J

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) carrier status has a critical impact on clinical management of patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) who are treated with corticosteroids, because corticosteroids may enhance HBV replication. This study compared corticosteroids and antivirals combined therapy with corticosteroid...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Fang J,Li W,Tan Z,Li D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the treatment alternatives of total avulsion of the ureter from both ends including ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) and ureterovesical junction (UVJ). METHODS:Total ureteral avulsion on both ends of the ureter was examined in 4 cases performing ureteroscopy. In two male patients of the four cases, ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Unsal A,Oguz U,Tuncel A,Bozkurt OF,Aslan Y,Eraslan A,Senocak Ç,Atan A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) begins early in the course of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is the leading cause of death in patients with CKD. Preventing the development of CVD and establishing new clinical tools for identifying high-risk individuals, particularly those with an increased risk for cardiac death, is of...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zhang J,Wang N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HAAKI is a common clinical problem in hospitalized patients. Its incidence is high in older patients and carries worse prognosis. The presence of multiple co-morbidities, aging process, and frequent diagnostic and therapeutic interventions predispose elderly patients to HAAKI. This study aims to evaluate the...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Singh S,Patel PS,Doley PK,Sharma SS,Iqbal M,Agarwal A,Singh N,Kumar A

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：:The aim of this study was to evaluate preoperative erectile function and attempted nerve-sparing procedure as predictors for early recovery of urinary continence after retropubic and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Patients were divided into two groups according to surgical approach (retropubic or laparoscopic) an...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Takenaka A,Soga H,Kurahashi T,Miyake H,Tanaka K,Fujisawa M

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:Although brucellosis is an endemic disease in Mediterranean countries, there are few reported cases of Brucella endocarditis and glomerulonephritis. We report a case of Brucella prosthetic mitral valve endocarditis and glomerulonephritis that could be managed by using only antibiotic therapy, including rifampicin, dox...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Oguzhan N,Akgun H,Unal A,Ardic I,Caliskan TA,Cilan H,Oymak O,Utas C

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ADPKD is one of the most common inherited disorders, with high risk for end-stage renal disease. Numerous patients, however, have no relatives in whom this disorder is known and are unsure whether they may transmit the disease to their offsprings. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether germline mutati...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Neumann HP,Bacher J,Nabulsi Z,Ortiz Brüchle N,Hoffmann MM,Schaeffner E,Nürnberger J,Cybulla M,Wilpert J,Riegler P,Corradini R,Kraemer-Guth A,Azurmendi P,Nunez M,Gläsker S,Zerres K,Jilg C

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe two cases of urinary infection and stone formation as late complications of Gil-Vernet's antireflux treatment. The immediate cause of these complications was the migration to the mucosal surface of the nonabsorbable sutures employed in this technique. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ballesteros JJ,Guzman A,Cortadellas R

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-refluxing non-obstructive megaureter is a rare condition, usually diagnosed in asymptomatic neonates. We present the case of a 39-year-old male, who presented with a 6-month history of recurrent UTIs and intermittent frank haematuria. IVU, flexible cystoscopy and micturating cystogram confirmed characteristically ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Fraser L,Khan MH,Ross M,Patterson PJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the management of infertility, in case semen quality is found insufficient and could not be improved by medical means, handling the available spermatozoa in the most beneficial way has been aimed. Thus, artificial insemination with low quality semen has become a therapeutic alternative. In this study homologous art...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Aydin S,Inci O,Alagöl B,Hüseyin I,Kaya E,Dellaloğlu G

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00