Micrococcus species-related peritonitis in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis.

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of combined treatment of tadalafil (a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor) and tamsulosin (an α1-adrenoceptor antagonist) on bladder dysfunction in a rat model of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). METHODS:Cystometry was performed in conscious female BOO rats 6 weeks after partially ligatio...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Furuta A,Suzuki Y,Igarashi T,Koike Y,Egawa S,Yoshimura N

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genitourinary organs are at greater risk for multiple primary malignant neoplasms because of the high incidence of these tumours as primaries among all other organs. We present a case of prostate and bladder carcinoma metastasized to a single pelvic lymph node, called a "collision" metastasis, in a patient with four p...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ergen A,Balbay MD,Irwin M,Torno R

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pure testicular rhabdomyosarcoma is a very rare tumor and 7 cases have been reported in literature. A 20-year-old male patient presented with a painless right testicular swelling who underwent inguinal orchiectomy with suspicion of testicular malignancy. The case was regarded as an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma according...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Erbay ME,Tarhan F,Barişik NO,Kuyumcuoğlu U

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether stone dimension is a restrictive factor for ureterorenoscopic procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A group of 416 patients who had undergone ureterorenoscopic pneumatic lithotripsy (URS-PL) for lower ureteral stones between January 1999 and June 2006 in our clinic had been evaluated retro...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tuğcu V,Taşci AI,Ozbek E,Aras B,Verim L,Gürkan L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 21 men suffering from acute or chronic epididymitis who underwent scrotal surgical exploration, diagnostic microbiological studies consisting in cultures of the epididymal tissues and mid-stream urine specimens, as well as examination of the urethral swabs--before and after prostatic massage--were performed. Labora...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Melekos MD,Asbach HW

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The causes of the increased cardiovascular risk associated with kidney diseases partly reside in the chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD) syndrome. Three cardiovascular risk factors [hyperphosphatemia, vascular calcification, and elevated fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23)] levels have been discover...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Figurek A,Rroji M,Spasovski G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the usage of unidirectional barbed suture and its related implications in various surgeon-controlled robotic reconstructive urologic surgeries. METHODS:From March 2010 to March 2011, all patients undergoing various surgeon-controlled robotic reconstructive urologic surgeries utilizing barbed suture...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Shah HN,Nayyar R,Rajamahanty S,Hemal AK

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiloculated renal cell carcinoma and multilocular renal cyst with renal cell carcinoma are uncommon diseases. We report on 2 cases of multiloculated renal cell carcinoma. To our knowledge 16 cases of multiloculated renal cell carcinoma and multilocular renal cyst with renal cell carcinoma have been previously descr...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Koga S,Yamasaki A,Nishikido M,Matsuo R,Matsuya F,Yushita Y,Kanetake H,Saito Y

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of a filmed research-based drama-Fit for Dialysis-and an exercise program on patients' physical activity and fitness outcomes. METHODS:Nineteen (10 at the intervention site, 9 at the control site) older patients with a medical diagnosis of hemodialysis-dependent e...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kontos P,Colobong R,Grigorovich A,Palma Lazgare LI,Binns M,Alibhai S,Parsons T,Nesrallah G,Jassal SV,Thomas A,Naglie G

更新日期：2021-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the correlation of renal tubular inflammatory and injury markers with renal uric acid excretion in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. METHODS:Seventy-three patients with CKD were enrolled. Fasting blood and morning urine sample were collected for routine laboratory measurements. At the same time...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zheng Y,Guan H,Zhou X,Xu Y,Fu C,Xiao J,Ye Z

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：AIMS:Sacral neurostimulation (SNS) involves a two-stage procedure to assess outcomes prior to permanent implantation. Stage 1 involves placement of a sacral lead that is externalized and tested for 2 weeks. Stage 2 is the implantation of a pulse generator in responders (≥ 50% improved). This study's purpose was to dete...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nikolavsky D,Killinger K,Boura J,Peters K

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunosuppressed recipients of organ transplants have a higher incidence of carcinoma than the general population. A retrospective analysis was made at the Department of Urology of Bonn University, investigating 236 renal allograft recipients as to the incidence of neoplasms before and after transplantation. Eleven pa...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Winter P,Schoeneich G,Miersch WD,Klehr HU

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the commonest variety of soft tissue sarcoma in children and young adults. It represents 6.5% of all malignant tumours in paediatrics with an annual incidence of 4 to 7 cases/million children. The primary paratesticular site is considered to have a good prognosis in comparison with other rhab...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Demir A,Onol FF,Türkeri L

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：:Percutaneous renal biopsy is a fundamental diagnostic technique. Technical innovations had resulted in an increasing simplicity and safety of the procedure. In this study, 28 kidney biopsies were done using gauge 16 or 18 automated biopsy needle by inexperienced trainees, and patients were allowed full ambulation four...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Al-Wakeel JS

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze indications, surgical technique, complications and long-term outcomes of kidney autotransplantation (KAT) after 26-year experience at a single institution. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective observational study of patients who underwent KAT at our institution (January 1990-December 2016) was ca...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ruiz M,Hevia V,Fabuel JJ,Fernández AA,Gómez V,Burgos FJ

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyproterone acetate was given as monotherapy to 18 patients with advanced prostatic carcinoma at a weekly dose of 300 mg. Progression was observed in all of the patients; median time to progression was 35 months and median survival time was 48 months. Partial response, stabilization, progression and exitus rates by ye...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kayigil O,Atahan O,Metin A

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To suggest a different method for diagnosing vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in lieu of voiding cystourethrography (VCU), in order to prevent radiation exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-two ureterorenal units of 26 patients were evaluated ultrasonographically for visualizing the renal collecting systems, both ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Balbay MD,Ozsan O,Ozbek E,Ozkan S,Güneş A

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether an elevated serum uric acid (SUA) level is an independent risk factor for rapid decline in renal function or new-onset chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a Chinese health checkup population. METHODS:A cohort study of 6495 Chinese individuals who underwent health checkups with normal estimat...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Cao X,Wu L,Chen Z

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate cancer involvement of internal female genitalia of patients undergoing anterior exenteration for clinically organ confined transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, and identify potential preoperative risk factors. Charts and anterior exenteration specimens from 54 women with clinically organ confined tr...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Varkarakis IM,Pinggera G,Antoniou N,Constantinides K,Chrisofos M,Deliveliotis C

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, the role of trace elements in lithogenesis has received steadily increasing attention. It is well documented that some trace elements can influence the morphology and speed of the crystallization process. Zinc has been found in significant amounts in calcium stones relative or organic stones (uric aci...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Negri AL

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common nonmalignant condition of the prostate occurring in ageing men. Even though BPH is a major public health problem, causing high morbidity and substantial worsening in men's quality of life, little is known about its risk factors. Several studies revealed that it is ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nandeesha H

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe a new technique that can easily be used as a tension-free practical alternative in closing the renal defects resulting after open partial nephrectomy (PN). METHODS:A new technique (called "lipocorticoplasty") where "wrapped fatty tissue" was placed in the tumor crater to close the renal defects t...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ozkan L,Saribacak A,Taneri C,Ozkurkcugil C,Cevik I,Dillioglugil O

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most encountered male health problem and sildenafil citrate is used worldwide for treatment of ED. Aim of the present study was to determine and evaluate hemodynamic effects of sildenafil citrate on segmental branches of bilateral renal arteries of cases with ED. PA...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ardicoglu A,Kocakoc E,Yuzgec V,Bozgeyik Z,Canatan H,Kiris A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The adequate control of phosphataemia is of major importance in end-stage renal disease patients on maintenance dialysis. Recently, lanthanum carbonate (LC) has been added to the phosphate binder armamentarium. To our knowledge, no studies have yet evaluated the usefulness of this drug in uncontrolled hyperp...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Almirall J,Betancourt L,Esteve V,Valenzuela MP,López T,Ruiz A,Martínez-Ocaña JC,Calvet X

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：PURPOSE:This study examined whether the laser-capture microdissection (LCM) method can achieve separation of urothelial cells from detrusor cells or superficial urothelial cells from intermediate/basal urothelial cells, using α-smooth muscle actin (SMA) and cytokeratin 20 (CK20). In addition, we investigated the change...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sugino Y,O'Malley KJ,Wang Z,Tyagi P,Birder LA,Ogawa O,Yoshimura N

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of masturbation on the spontaneous expulsion of distal ureteral stones 5-10 mm in size. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A total of 128 men with distal ureteral stones were randomly divided into 3 groups. All patients received standard medical therapy. Patients in group 1 (n = 43) were instructed to...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Turgut H,Sarıer M

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00