Novel porcine model for calcium oxalate stone formation.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recently, we reported that alpha 1A-adrenoceptor (AR) is the main participant in phenylephrine-induced human ureteral contraction. We therefore decided to carry out a prospective randomized study to evaluate the effects of silodosin, a selective alpha 1A AR antagonist, as a medical expulsive therapy (MET) for...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Itoh Y,Okada A,Yasui T,Ando R,Tozawa K,Sasaki S,Kohri K

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：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:Uremic pruritus (UP) is a highly prevalent and disturbing problem in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, treatment of UP is largely unsatisfactory. The present study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of mirtazapine, an atypical antidepressant agent with potent antagonist...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gholyaf M,Sheikh V,Yasrebifar F,Mohammadi Y,Mirjalili M,Mehrpooya M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platinum (Pt) concentrations in the kidney and liver were determined in 12 autopsied cases following cisplatin treatment. The Pt level in the liver was generally higher than that in the kidney. Pt concentration in the liver showed a significant correlation with the total dose of cisplatin. However, no dose-dependent P...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Uozumi J,Ueda T,Yasumasu T,Koikawa Y,Naito S,Kumazawa J,Sueishi K

更新日期：1993-01-01 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：:A surgical case of coexisting renal cyst and tumour is reported, diagnosis having been made preoperatively with the aid of two recent diagnostic procedures. Electron microscopic study of the surgical specimen revealed virus-like intranuclear particles in the malignant tissue. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Szabó V,Romics I,Horváth J

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmental cystectomy or total cystectomy was performed in 26 patients with newly diagnosed stage T1, grade 3 transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. Their histological specimens were assessed with regard to types of tumour cell spread, small vessel involvement and coexistent carcinoma in situ. Patients were follow...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kubota Y,Numasawa K,Suzuki H,Kakizaki H,Ishii N,Kawamura S,Nakada T,Suzuki K

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of the purported links between microbial agents and primary small-vessel anti-neutrophilic antibody-positive (ANCA) vasculitides remain speculative. There is strong circumstantial evidence for the role of Staphylococcus aureus in the development of Wegener's granulomatosis, but its role in other ANCA-positive vas...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kasmani R,Okoli K,Naraharisetty K,Gunning W,Shapiro JI,Ratnam S

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:The present study demonstrated prolonged decreases of phagocytic activity by neutrophils in comparison to transitory neutropenias during haemodialysis with cuprophane membranes, remaining in connection with non-equalization immunological findings as C3 complement levels, circulating immune complexes and lysozyme activ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kozioł M,Ksiazek A,Solski J,Rolla R,Rajtar B

更新日期：1989-01-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the possible association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and infectious complications after prostate biopsy. METHODS:A total of 480 men underwent prostatic biopsy due to elevated prostate-specific antigen levels and/or abnormal digital rectal examination. Patients were divided into two subgroups ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sahin C,Eryildirim B,Cetinel AC,Faydaci G,Narter F,Goktas C,Sarica K

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe and report two cases of bilateral symptomatic ureterocele with calculi in two young adult women. They were successfully managed endoscopically by a transverse meatotomy and stone extraction done bilaterally in a single operative session. The 6th month postoperative voiding cystourethrogram showed no reflux...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Singh I

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a useful tool for the detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Several methods have been proposed, but findings can vary in specific groups such as patients with diabetes, elderly and high and low body mass index and, also, with the stage of CKD. The objective of ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Vega A,García de Vinuesa S,Goicoechea M,Verdalles U,Martínez-Pueyo ML,Chacón A,Quiroga B,Luño J

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP) is a type of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) adenoma, and it plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of bladder outlet obstruction in patients with lower urinary tract syndromes (LUTS/BPH). AIMS:The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of a combinatio...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Liu Q,Zhu Y,Liu J,Qi J,Kang J

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vesical stone formation due to intravesical mesh erosion of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) is rare. In this report, a case of 48-year-old patient who underwent (TVT) elsewhere is discussed. The patient was presented with vesical stone and persistent stress urinary incontinence. Intravesical stone was detected by ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Mustafa M,Wadie BS

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To compare the performance of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) density in the diagnosis of prostate cancer in obese and non-obese Chinese men. METHODS:The results of transrectal ultrasound-guided (TRUS) prostate biopsies of Chinese men with PSA <20 ng/mL were reviewed. Parameters including age, body mass index ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Chiu PK,Teoh JY,Chan SY,Chu PS,Man CW,Hou SM,Ng CF

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum, corpuscular and renal tissue phosphate (Pi) concentrations in normal and chronic renal failure rats were examined. A significant correlation was found between Pi levels and indications of renal function. In addition, there were significant relationships between phosphate levels and RBC, Hb, Hct, serum Fe, serum...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hosokawa S,Yoshida O

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS) is a cation-exchanging resin that has been widely used for several decades as first-line therapy of mild chronic hyperkalemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, evidence to prove the long-term tolerability and efficacy of SPS for the treatment of this cond...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Georgianos PI,Liampas I,Kyriakou A,Vaios V,Raptis V,Savvidis N,Sioulis A,Liakopoulos V,Balaskas EV,Zebekakis PE

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effectiveness of stepwise extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the treatment of upper urinary stones in childhood. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between August 1998 and August 2003, 31 patients were treated for renal or ureteric stones. All treatments were performed with Dornier Compact Delta lithot...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Demirci D,Altiok E,Gülmez I,Ekmekçioğlu O,Poyrazoğlu HM

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of obesity on clinicopathological features and biochemical recurrence (BCR) following radical prostatectomy (RP) in Korean prostate cancer (PCa) patients. METHODS:A single-institutional retrospective analysis was performed on 880 PCa patients treated by RP ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Koo KC,Yoon YE,Rha KH,Chung BH,Yang SC,Hong SJ

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osmotic diuresis results from urine loss of large amounts of solutes distributed either in total body water or in the extracellular compartment. Replacement solutions should reflect the volume and monovalent cation (sodium and potassium) content of the fluid lost. Whereas the volume of the solutions used to replace lo...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Roumelioti ME,Ing TS,Rondon-Berrios H,Glew RH,Khitan ZJ,Sun Y,Malhotra D,Raj DS,Agaba EI,Murata GH,Shapiro JI,Tzamaloukas AH

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by pathogenic leptospires and is characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations, varying from inappearent infection to fulminant, fetal disease. Eighty-five to 90% of leptospirosis infections are self-limiting. However, 5-10% of infection by L. interrogans ca...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Cengiz K,Sahan C,Sünbül M,Leblebicioğlu H,Cüner E

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association of retrocaval ureter with other congenital abnormalities. METHODS AND PATIENTS:Two new cases of retrocaval ureter are discussed and a detailed electronic search of the literature was mainly focused on the concomitant abnormalities. The first of our patients had also a glandular...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Perimenis P,Gyftopoulos K,Athanasopoulos A,Pastromas V,Barbalias G

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an inflammatory process. In addition to increased morbidity and mortality, inflammation also contributes to the progression of CKD. Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker of inflammation. Some recent data suggest that NLR may predict the progression of CKD. METHODS:In thi...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Altunoren O,Akkus G,Sezal DT,Ciftcioglu M,Guzel FB,Isiktas S,Torun GI,Uyan M,Sokmen MF,Sevim HA,Sarısık FN,Senel ME,Erken E,Gungor O

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein Z (PZ) is a vitamin K-dependent protein isolated from human and bovine plasmas. Although the exact role of PZ in the haemostatic system is presently unknown, it is suggested that PZ deficiency may cause bleeding tendency. Haemostatic alterations in end-stage renal failure (ESRF) are certainly complex and invol...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Usalan C,Erdem Y,Altun B,Arici M,Haznedaroğlu IC,Yasavul U,Turgan C,Cağlar S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Sodium restriction is important for the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The present study evaluated the factors impacting dietary sodium restriction in a cohort of Chinese patients with CKD. METHODS:A questionnaire on dietary sodium restriction was administered to patients with non-dialysis CKD who...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Wang Y,Yu F,Bao Y,Zhang L,Wang H

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00