An unexpected presentation: minimal change disease in an adult with treatment-naïve hepatitis C.

abstract：PURPOSE:Immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory agents have recently become increasingly popular in the treatment of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS). The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of sirolimus on EPS in a rat model. METHODS:We separated 32 non-uremic rats into four groups: 1 control grou...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ceri M,Unverdi S,Dogan M,Unverdi H,Karaca G,Kocak G,Kurultak I,Akbal E,Can M,Duranay M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Tolvaptan exerts an aquaretic effect by blocking vasopressin V2 receptor. Although tolvaptan ameliorates body fluid retention even in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), predictors of body fluid reduction induced by tolvaptan remain unclear. We, therefore, examined the clinical parameters associated wit...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Masuda T,Ohara K,Nagayama I,Matsuoka R,Murakami T,Nakagawa S,Oka K,Asakura M,Igarashi Y,Fukaya Y,Miyazawa Y,Maeshima A,Akimoto T,Saito O,Nagata D

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate all possible risk factors that can cause impairment of overall renal function in patients with unilateral ureteral calculus and a normal contralateral kidney. METHODS:This is a prospective study of 90 patients who presented to our institute complaining of renal colic secondary to unilateral urete...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Al-Ani A,Al-Jalham K,Ibrahim T,Majzoub A,Al-Rayashi M,Hayati A,Mubarak W,Al-Rayahi J,Khairy AT

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chronic kidney disease is independently associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events; however, the relationship between the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients undergoing coronary angiography has yet to be fully elucidated. METHODS:This retrospective stu...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Davoodi G,Mehrabi Pari S,Rezvanfard M,Sheikh Fathollahi M,Amini M,Hakki E,Kazemisaeid A,Yaminisharif A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) staining has been shown to be very useful in identifying acute proximal tubular injury, but its sensitivity, specificity and predicting values for the recovery of renal function after injury in renal biopsies have not been well established. In the first study, we randomly selected 184 ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Yin W,Kumar T,Lai Z,Zeng X,Kanaan HD,Li W,Zhang PL

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to determine the morbidity of lumbotomy incision used in the last 100 living related donor nephrectomies retrospectively. METHODS:Since March 1991, 100 donor nephrectomies were made to living donors with lumbar incision. Incisions made in lateral decubitus position, subcostally o...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bayazit Y,Aridoğan IA,Tansuğ Z,Unsal I,Erken U

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of ureteral duplication with blind-ending branch are described. Clinical observations are supplemented with a survey of the literature pertaining to the statistics, embryology, method of diagnosis and treatment of this urological developmental anomaly. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gomuła A,Borkowski A,Czaplicki M,Hartel-Ulkowska N

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of spontaneous rupture of the renal pelvis is very rare and unusual occurrence. Our case was a young woman who did not present with any disease that was a factor for pelvic rupture. The diagnosis was confirmed by abdominopelvic CT, and emergency repair of the renal pelvis was performed and a ureteral stent was ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Huri E,Ayyildiz A,Nuhoğlu B,Germiyanoğlu C

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Investigating the reliability of using some clinical and laboratory parameters as long-term prognostic factors in properly selected patients for stress urinary surgery could help in the prediction of the long-term result in each case. Toward this goal 51 women were examined prospectively, after they were assessed by c...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Athanassopoulos A,Perimenis P,Markou S,Melekos M,Barbalias G

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy and safety of two approaches in retroperitoneoscopic renal pedicle lymphatic disconnection (RRPLD) for intractable chyluria: completely or partly mobilize the kidney. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 77 patients, who underwent RRPLD because of intracta...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zhang T,Wang J,Yu D,Ma J,Shi H,Bi L,Xie D,Wang Y,Min J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical study was designed to investigate whether extracorporeal shock waves altered the urinary excretion of glycosaminoglycans and if they have a diagnostic value in determining the extent of the renal tissue damage. A total of 25 consecutive patients were treated for renal stone by extracorporeal shock wave lith...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Alkibay T,Karabas O,Hizel N,Bozkirli I

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effectiveness of Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device in the postoperative wound care for Fournier's gangrene METHODS: We performed a systematic review in the following databases: Medline (Ovid), EMBASE, and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), from inception to nowadays. We ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Franco-Buenaventura D,García-Perdomo HA

更新日期：2020-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effect of intradialytic resistance exercise on inflammation markers and sarcopenia indices in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients with sarcopenia. METHODS:Forty-one MHD patients with sarcopenia were divided into an intervention group (group E, n = 21) and a control group (group C, n = 20...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Dong ZJ,Zhang HL,Yin LX

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the results of plaque incision and venous patch grafting to correct the dorsal curvature associated with Peyronie's disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:18 patients with Peyronie's disease were treated surgically. All of the patients have dorsal penile curvature for more than one year causing intromissio...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Metin A,Kayigil O,Ahmed SI

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at risk of deficiency of essential trace elements and excess of toxic trace elements. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relation between the serum levels of some trace elements and heavy metals (iron, zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, cobalt, cadmium, and lead) and endo...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kaya Y,Ari E,Demir H,Gecit I,Beytur A,Kaspar C

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthostatic hypotension is very common in the elderly. It increases morbidity and is an independant predictor of all cause mortality. It is defined as a fall in systolic blood pressure greater than 20 mm Hg or a fall in diastolic blood pressure greater than 10 mm Hg within 3 minutes of standing. Symptoms include light...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sahni M,Lowenthal DT,Meuleman J

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of smoking status, cumulative smoking exposure and smoking cessation on the outcomes of patient with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). METHODS:We collected smoking data from 484 patients with NMIBC who were treated with transurethral resection (TUR); smoking status was cat...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Li HM,Azhati B,Rexiati M,Wang WG,Li XD,Liu Q,Wang YJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effect of age on nutrition indices in subjects on the same continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) schedule. METHODS:We analyzed 613 sets of clearance values and nutrition indices in 302 CAPD patients. Small solute clearances included urea clearance (Kt/Vurea) and creatinine clearance...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tzamaloukas AH,Oreopoulos DG,Murata GH,Servilla K,Rao P,Din S,Malhotra D

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：: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

abstract：:Recipients of renal allografts are surviving longer and, consequently, may experience a variety of complications related not only to the transplanted kidney, but also to the hematopoietic system. Common hematologic complications in the renal transplant patient include abnormalities of one cell line, such as post-trans...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Marinella MA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cardiovascular calcifications (CVC) are present in up to 70% of non-diabetic dialysis patients. Sparse data are available on predictors of very long-term outcomes of such patients. The Belgrade Aachen Study on Calcification in Hemodialysis patients (BASCH study) aimed to study this using a comprehensive CVC ass...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Dimkovic N,Schlieper G,Jankovic A,Djuric Z,Ketteler M,Damjanovic T,Djuric P,Marinkovic J,Radojcic Z,Markovic N,Floege J

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We reviewed our experience with ureteral complications and secondary ureteral implantation after kidney transplantation. METHODS:Between 1997 and 2005, 636 patients underwent kidney transplantation at our transplant center. Ureteral implantation was performed in the Lich-Gregoire technique. Thirty-one patie...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Doehn C,Böse N,Meyer AJ,Jocham D

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Uroepithelium repair has always been the subject of discussion in urology surgeries. Using human amniotic membrane allograft has already proved to be useful in other fields. In this study, we use amniotic membrane to repair uroepithelium injuries in rabbits. METHODS:Twenty healthy rabbits underwent surgery ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Shakeri S,Haghpanah A,Khezri A,Yazdani M,Monabbati A,Haghpanah S,Malekmakan L,Ayrempour S

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 44 patients (22 females, 22 males, aged 18-61 years, mean 36 years) regular dental screening and treatment were started in January 1982. Two years follow-up revealed that the oral hygiene of these haemodialysis patients was worse than that of the average population. In 42 cases calculus formation and gingivitis, in...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Löcsey L,Alberth M,Mauks G

更新日期：1986-01-01 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：: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