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PURPOSE:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an early sign of vascular dysfunction. Studies have reported a correlation between arterial stiffness and cardiovascular events. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association among different criteria for assessing arterial stiffness and cardiovascular risk factors in ED patients. METHODS:Assessment of pulse wave velocity (PWV), pulse pressure (PP), ratio of mitral inflow velocity to early diastolic velocity in the annulus derived by tissue Doppler imaging (E/Et), and intima-medial thickness (IMT) were performed in 200 ED patients. RESULTS:Linear statistical analysis of the coronary artery disease risk factors revealed that PWV, PP and E/Et were positively correlated with age, duration of diabetes mellitus (DM), and systolic and diastolic blood pressures. PWV and E/Et were positively correlated with waist circumference and number of metabolic syndrome (MS) components. For category-wise analysis, the PWV, PP and E/Et were higher in patients with DM, hypertension and MS. Multiple regression analysis showed that the independent determinants for PWV comprised age, DM, hypertension, and MS; for PP comprised age, hypertension, and MS; for E/Et comprised age and MS; and for IMT comprised only DM. CONCLUSIONS:Thus, PWV, PP and E/Et may be employed as markers to identify ED patients with potential cardiovascular risk factors, including MS and obesity.
journal_name
World J Uroljournal_title
World journal of urologyauthors
Chang ST,Chu CM,Hsu JT,Chung CM,Pan KL,Hsiao JF,Lin YSdoi
10.1007/s00345-009-0486-xsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2010-10-01 00:00:00pages
625-30issue
5eissn
0724-4983issn
1433-8726journal_volume
28pub_type
杂志文章abstract::In this prospective study a comparison of 4-versus 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography for the detection of prostatic carcinoma is reported. A total of 150 prostates were biopsied due to suspicion of malignancy arising at either digital rectal examination, 4- and/or 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography, or elevated serum p...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF00182174
更新日期:1993-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To examine phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) expression in the anterior fibromuscular stroma (AFMS) of the prostate. Although PDE5 expression was identified in the human prostate, differences in PDE5 expression in intra-prostatic regions are unknown. The AFMS in the prostate has peculiar innervations that could c...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-020-03095-1
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To investigate pathological and oncological outcomes of obese patients who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) compared with laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) or open retropubic radical prostatectomy (RRP) since limited comparative data exist with regard to oncological and survival o...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1007/s00345-014-1326-1
更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Although randomized controlled trials (RCTs) remain the gold standard for determining evidence-based clinical practices, large disease registries that enroll large numbers of patients have become paramount as a relatively cost-effective additional tool. METHODS:We highlight the advantages of disease regis...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-011-0658-3
更新日期:2011-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-003-0392-6
更新日期:2004-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To reach standardized terminology in focal therapy (FT) for prostate cancer (PCa). METHODS:A four-stage modified Delphi consensus project was undertaken among a panel of international experts in the field of FT for PCa. Data on terminology in FT was collected from the panel by three rounds of online questionna...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s00345-016-1782-x
更新日期:2016-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The treatment of clinically locally advanced prostate cancer (cT3-4) is subject to controversies. Patients with lymph node metastases as well as patients with overstaged localized and thus curable disease fall into this category. Radical prostatectomy, external beam radiotherapy and early or deferred hormonal therapy ...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s00345-007-0158-7
更新日期:2007-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The introduction of robotic surgical technology into urological reconstruction, particularly pediatrics, has introduced new horizons for reducing the morbidity and enhancing the efficacy of surgical repair of congenital conditions in children. In reviewing the evolution of pediatric urological applications of r...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-019-02753-3
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-019-02767-x
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/BF00182076
更新日期:1996-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s003450050048
更新日期:1998-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tissue engineering, long a matter of myth and dream throughout the history of medicine, is now a practical reality. A wide spectrum of biological materials are used in the field of urology to treat disease and to overcome human disabilities, including tissue grafts and organ transplantation. Laboratory-engineered biop...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s003450050015
更新日期:2000-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Different enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols (EP) for radical cystectomy (RC) have been published. Protocols highly differ in number of included items and specific measures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A systematic review and meta-analysis on EPs in RC were performed using the databases MedLine, Cochra...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-020-03133-y
更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Sacral nerve modulation (SNM) is an effective way to treat non-neurogenic dysfunctions of pelvic organs. For over 20 years, this technique has been used for the treatment of overactive bladder, urinary retention, pelvic pain and even more recently, fecal incontinence and constipation. The objective of the study is to ...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-007-0204-5
更新日期:2007-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The primary objective was to evaluate the effect of autologous muscle-derived cell (AMDC) injections on the urethral sphincter morphometry compared to placebo injections. Secondary aims were to explore the reduction of stress incontinence episode frequency (IEF) and factors associated with the efficacy of AMDC....
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-020-03076-4
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Androgen receptor (AR) action in benign and malignant tissue is potentiated by a number of co-regulatory proteins that may interact with one or more receptor domains. With improvement of research methodologies, it became possible to detect a number of co-activators whose expression is increased in prostate c...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s00345-011-0797-6
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To investigate the impact of gender differences on treatment success, intraoperative and postoperative complications in patients undergoing ureteroscopy (URS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A prospectively maintained database of 927 consecutively performed ureteroscopies on solitary ureteral stones in four different c...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1007/s00345-014-1435-x
更新日期:2015-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The anti-androgen withdrawal syndrome (AAWS) can be seen in one-third of patients after discontinuation of first-generation non-steroidal anti-androgen therapy. With the introduction of new agents for anti-androgen therapy as well as alternate mechanisms of action, new therapeutic options before and after do...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1007/s00345-014-1288-3
更新日期:2014-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa) can be challenging due to the limited performance of current diagnostic tests, including PSA, digital rectal examination and transrectal conventional US. Multiparametric MRI has improved PCa diagnosis and is recommended prior to biopsy; however, mp-MRI does miss a substantial num...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-020-03193-0
更新日期:2020-04-18 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:During rejection, leukocytes are recruited from the peripheral circulation into the graft leading to the damage of endothelial cells, capillary perfusion failure and graft loss. Chemokines play a pivotal role in the recruitment of leukocytes to the endothelium. Viral macrophage inflammatory protein-II (vMIP-II)...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-010-0556-0
更新日期:2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Donor and recipient gender influence on post-transplant kidney and patient survival is still controversial, and the literature data do not present unanimous conclusions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of gender disparities between donor and recipient in 963 kidney transplants performed at our ...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-013-1137-9
更新日期:2014-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Contemporary literature regarding the management of neobladder-vaginal fistula and stress urinary incontinence following radical cystectomy and neobladder reconstruction in women is reviewed in this article. Neobladder-vaginal fistula is uncommon but mandates meticulous repair. Compared to the native bladder, the wall...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s00345-005-0013-7
更新日期:2005-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Assess knowledge and awareness concerning human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, HPV-associated diseases, and the existence of a specific vaccine among non-HPV-screened Caucasian-European adults after the market introduction of HPV vaccines. METHODS:A cohort of 934 consecutive patients seeking their first medic...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-014-1379-1
更新日期:2015-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Currently, osteoporosis research is rarely undertaken in males but an increase in male life expectancy in the company of hypogonadism suggests the necessity for potential therapeutic options. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this study, the changes in bone structure under standardized testosterone- (T), raloxifen...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-009-0373-5
更新日期:2009-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To investigate the inhibitory effects of electrical stimulation of sacral dorsal root ganglion (DRG) on bladder activity under non-nociceptive and nociceptive bladder conditions in cats. MATERIALS AND METHODS:12 cats were divided into non-nociceptive and nociceptive groups. Saline was used to distend the bladd...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-018-2198-6
更新日期:2018-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::This is the first reported use of low-angle X-ray scattering for the investigation of urinary calculi. Low-angle X-ray scattering (LAXS) measures the diffraction of a broad spectrum of X-rays at a single angle and uses a conventional diagnostic X-ray beam, and could thus be developed for use in vivo. A total of 45 cal...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/BF00182064
更新日期:1996-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The survival of patients with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) is poor. During the last 40 years, chemotherapy was the predominant treatment modality for mUC. The discovery of the immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI), especially the inhibitors of the programmed cell death 1 and its ligand (PD-1/PD-L1), has...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s00345-018-2538-6
更新日期:2019-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Standardization of hands-on training (HoT) has profoundly impacted the educational field in the last decade. To provide quality training sessions on a global scale, the European School of Urology Training group developed a teaching guide for tutors in 2015. Our study aims to understand wheth...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s00345-020-03161-8
更新日期:2020-03-21 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Radiation for tumors arising in the pelvis has been utilized for over a 100 years. Adverse effects (AEs) of radiotherapy (RT) continue to accumulate with time and are reported to show decades after treatment. The benefit of RT for pelvic tumors is well described as is their acute AEs. Late AEs are less well d...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s00345-010-0603-x
更新日期:2011-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::One of the historic landmarks in urology is the first planned nephrectomy performed in 1869 by Gustav Simon of Heidelberg (1824-1877). In the history of medicine the reflections and considerations of the specialized surgeon reveal distinguished analyses of the "case" and, thus, the beginning of a modern scientific dis...
journal_title:World journal of urology
pub_type: 传,历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s003450050125
更新日期:1999-06-01 00:00:00