Serum and urine levels of tumour necrosis factor in patients with genitourinary cancer and their relevance to disease status.

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：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：PURPOSE:To report the incidence of emergency admissions attributable to infective complications of transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TGB) and evaluate appropriateness of antimicrobial prophylaxis. METHODS:Retrospective cross-sectional study of patients undergoing TGB at the North West London Hospitals in ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gopal Rao G,Batura D

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present clinical and radiological findings in a case of collecting (Bellini) duct carcinoma (CDC). This is a rare and aggressive kidney cancer originating from the distal renal tubule. The patient underwent radical nephrectomy and the pathological report showed trabeculopapillary, partially solid adenocarcinoma inf...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Dobroński P,Czaplicki M,Koźmińska E,Pykało R

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of α-lipoic acid (α-LA) in the prevention and treatment of ethylene glycol-induced calcium oxalate deposition in a rat model and preliminary exploration of the mechanism. METHODS:Sixty male Wistar rats were divided randomly and equally into six groups including two α-LA prevention g...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Wang Z,Bai Y,Wang J,Wang J

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1985 and 1989, 54 boys underwent a MAGPI procedure. Excellent cosmetic and functional results were achieved in 94% of our cases in the early period. In order to assess the long-term results of this procedure, 41 boys attended long-term re-evaluation between 6 and 40 (mean 29) months postoperatively. MAGPI was ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Unlüer ES,Miroglu C,Ozdiler E,Ozturk R

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：:Behcet's disease (BD) is a rare chronic, relapsing, multisystemic disorder characterized by mucocutaneous, ocular, vascular and central nervous system manifestations. However, the etiopathogenesis of the disease remains unknown, and diagnosis is basically dependent on clinical manifestations. Sometimes BD may be diagn...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Akin Y,Yucel S,Baykara M

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:End-to-end of terminal ureteral segments seems to be a good alternative to terminal cutaneous ureterostomy in very selected cases (patients with short life-expectancy or when it is impossible to utilize the bowel for urinary diversion). BACKGROUND:An end-to-end ureteral anastomosis (UA) drained by a single ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Panella P,Pepe P,Motta L,D'Arrigo L,Savoca F,Candiano G,Pennisi M,Aragona F

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:We investigated the expression of thymidine phosphorylase (TP) in bladder carcinomas and assessed its prognostic significance in superficial bladder cancer samples. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We studied 142 primary bladder cancer samples immunohistochemically for nuclear thymidine phosphorylase (TPN), cytoplasmic ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Stavropoulos NE,Bouropoulos C,Ioachim E,Michael M,Hastazeris K,Tsimaris I,Kalogeras D,Liamis Z,Kafarakis V,Stefanaki S,Malamou-Mitsi V

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Brown tumor, a non-neoplastic process resulting from excess osteoclast activity, is found in primary hyperparathyroidism (HPTP) and secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPTS). We report a rare case of multiple spinal cord compression by brown tumors. CASE REPORT:A 47-year-old male with end-stage renal disease cau...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Araújo SM,Bruin VM,Nunes AS,Pereira EN,Mota AC,Ribeiro MZ,Sobreira CT,Daher EF

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:Posterior urethral valves are usually detected during infancy by prenatal sonography. Less is known about presentation and outcome in older patients. We are describing a patient who presented with renal stones and was found incidentally on cystoscopy to have Type I urethral valves. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Köksal IT,Usta M,Erdoğru T,Ateş M,Kukul E,Baykara M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Uremic toxins produced by gut microbiota (indoxyl sulfate-IS, p-cresyl sulfate-p-CS, and indole-3-acetic acid-IAA) accumulate in hemodialysis (HD) patients and exhibit potent inflammatory effects. However, the impact of these toxins on nuclear E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) expres...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Stockler-Pinto MB,Soulage CO,Borges NA,Cardozo LFMF,Dolenga CJ,Nakao LS,Pecoits-Filho R,Fouque D,Mafra D

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Anaemia and resistance to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are common complications in haemodialysis (HD) patients. We investigated the role of hepcidin in the development of anaemia and ESA resistance/hyporesponsiveness and its relation to the plasma levels of the inflammatory markers interleukin 6 (IL...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： El Sewefy DA,Farweez BA,Behairy MA,Yassin NR

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, 31 (30%) cases of urinary tract infection (UTI) of 103 patients with malnutrition, who were admitted to our hospital, were investigated prospectively. Our purpose was to determine the frequency of UTI, species of bacteria caused to infection and their antibiotic susceptibility in infants with malnutriti...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Caksen H,Cesur Y,Uner A,Arslan S,Sar S,Celebi V,Kuru M

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:Prostate cancer coexisting with asymptomatic Paget's disease (osteitis deformans) may be difficult to stage. The skeletal lesions of both prostate cancer and Paget's disease may closely resemble each other, as appearing on imaging. A case of clinically localized prostate cancer coexisting with incidental Paget's disea...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Porcaro AB,Comunale L,Pistolesi G,Mobilio G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Because of the complexity of the abnormalities and limited options for reconstruction of failed hypospadias, creating a neourethra presents a challenge to surgeons. We reviewed our experiences with staged urethroplasty strategies to repair the penis of failed hypospadias. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospecti...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Wu M,Chen F,Xie H,Lv Y,Huang Y,Liu Y,Ye W

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The use of interactive voting systems in continuing education helps to evaluate the alteration in the audience's views after a presentation. This study was designed to evaluate whether urologists' attitude towards management of benign prostate hyperplasia can be changed, and to estimate objectively the achievem...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Mitropoulos D,Moutzouris G,Papadimitriou V,Perimenis P,Sofras F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The growth of solid tumors requires angiogenesis. Evidence indicates that mast cells (MCs) play an important role in tumor angiogenesis but results are not definitive. The aim of this study is to investigate the possible effects of angiogenesis and the presence of MCs on the prognosis of renal cell carcinoma ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Mohseni MG,Mohammadi A,Heshmat AS,Kosari F,Meysamie AP

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:When groups of 10 Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats (SHR) were fed diets containing either 1% w/w regular garlic (Allium sativum) (AS) or 1% w/w wild garlic (Allium ursinum) (AU) for 45 days, the final mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) was reduced significantly compared to control (C) (C 189; AS 175; Au 173 mm Hg). Com...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Preuss HG,Clouatre D,Mohamadi A,Jarrell ST

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The safety and histopathologic effects of polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) grafts in reconstruction of the urinary bladder were examined. Following partial excision of the bladder Gore-Tex was placed, and the rats were sacrificed at days 7, 14 and 30. Gore-Tex did not cause urine infection, and there was no peritoni...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Senel FM,Akman RY,Arikan AY,Gürdal M,Can C

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:According to current guidelines, radical cystectomy (RC) should be combined with an extended pelvic lymphadenectomy (PLND) as therapeutic and staging instrument. Objective of this study was to analyze the influence of PLND on survival rates and complication rates in a selected group of elderly patients with ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Grabbert M,Grimm T,Buchner A,Kretschmer A,Apfelbeck M,Schulz G,Jokisch F,Schneevoigt BS,Stief CG,Karl A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the role of microvessel density (MVD) in predicting lymph node (LN) metastasis in penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Records of 266 patients with PSCC were analyzed. Parameters examined were tumor stage, grade, nodal status, intratumoral and peritumoral MVD. Univariate and...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Arora A,Bansal A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with bladder carcinoma, subjected to cystectomy and bilateral ureterosigmoidostomy, survived for the length of 31 years. The Coffey method of anastomosis was applied in a form modified by the authors. The patient succumbed to acute circulatory insufficiency at the age of 85. Metastases were not discovered ei...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bandurski A,Czyz A,Orzolkiewicz F,Sobotkiewicz S

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of sleep disorders is significantly higher (up to 80%) in patients with chronic uremia compared to the general population. Sleep disorders appear even in the early stages of chronic kidney disease. These disturbances are complex, including difficulties in falling asleep and awakening, interrupted sleep,...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gusbeth-Tatomir P,Boisteanu D,Seica A,Buga C,Covic A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00