Outcomes of sirolimus regimens in 65-year-old and older kidney transplant recipients: a registry-based observational study.

abstract：:The long-term results of microsurgical shunts for idiopathic varicocele are reported in the present paper. Sixty-two patients with a total of 65 varicoceles (three were bilateral) were followed up for 1 to 8 years. Pre- and postoperative ultrasonographic evaluation of varicocele size was considered of great importance...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Flati G,Talarico C,Flati D,La Pinta M,Porowska B,Proposito D,Carboni M

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate conservative management of renal echinococcosis in cases with normal renal function and active disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From a series of 12 consecutive patients with primary renal echinococcosis, nephrectomy was suggested to 4 patients because of kidney destruction. One patient who denied surg...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

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

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Renal function after renal surgery depends on the volume of renal parenchyma loss and improves in the postoperative period. However, the knowledge on kidney function after radical (RN) and partial (PN) nephrectomy is still insufficient. The aim of this study is to analyze the global renal function and comp...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Antoniewicz AA,Poletajew S,Borówka A,Pasierski T,Rostek M,Pikto-Pietkiewicz W

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the number of autophagosomes in podocyte from kidney tissue of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). METHODS:The changes in kidney tissue pathology were detected after hematoxylin and eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, Masson's trich...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Liang S,Jin J,Gong J,Lin B,Li Y,He Q

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hugely dilated kidneys can sometimes present as abdominal masses. These kidneys are invariably non-functioning and are managed by nephrectomy. We describe a case of massive kidney containing 12.5 litres on fluid which was managed by retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy. The patient was a 24-year-old male who presented wit...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hemal AK,Kumar M,Pawar RS,Talwar M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we explored the possible role of arachidonoylethanolamine (AEA) in regulating blood pressure in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). One hundred and five patients on CAPD were enrolled. Volume status was evaluated by the overhydration (OH) value obtained by bioimpedance analysis....

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bai Q,Zhang J,Zhang AH,Cheng LT,Duan JL,He L,Luo YJ,Fan MH,Wang Y,Wang T

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclophosphamide was introduced in 1958 in an effort to minimize the side effects of nitrogen mustard. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Endoxan) is not an alkylating agent which has been used for the treatment of a variety of non-malignant as well as malignant diseases. It has also recently been the focus of considerable in...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kiesswetter H,Baloch N,Flamm J

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome (PMDS) is a rare form of the 46 XY disorders of sexual differentiation, characterized by the presence of a uterus and fallopian tubes due to the failure of Mullerian duct regression in genotypically normal males. More than 150 cases have been recorded, most of them in adults. In most...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Alp BF,Demirer Z,Gürağaç A,Babacan O,Sarı E,Sarı S,Yavan I

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:General and spinal anesthesia are currently in widespread use during transurethral bladder tumor resection. However, local anesthetic methods are claimed to provide sufficient intra-operative analgesia and satisfactory post-operative pain management. We evaluated whether local levobupivacaine infiltration of...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Stravodimos KG,Mitropoulos D,Salvari A,Lampadariou A,Kapetanakis T,Zervas A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Obstructive pyelonephritis is a common urologic emergency that requires prompt decompression of the collecting system. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed patient flow and healthcare strategies at numerous emergency departments across Brazil with still unknown consequences for the population. This study sought to...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Silva AB,Freschi G,Carrera RV,Astolfi RH,Berti FF,Gattas N,Meller A

更新日期：2020-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The activity of the leucocyte inhibitory factor (LIF) stimulated with Concanavalin A was examined in chronic uraemic, haemodialysed patients. It was found that the LIF activity decreased in chronic uraemic patients as compared with the normal controls. The absolute T lymphocyte count and active E rosette formation als...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kálmán K,Löcsey L,Hauck M,Leövey A

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemangiopericytoma (HPC) arising from within the urinary bladder is exceptionally rare. A 45-year-old man having the symptoms of left groin pain, vague suprapubic discomfort and frequency was admitted to our clinic. Pelvic tomography revealed a tumor in the bladder wall measuring 4 x 3 cm and was not clearly distinct ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kibar Y,Uzar AI,Erdemir F,Ozcan A,Coban H,Seckin B

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：:An analysis of the ultrastructural features of 35 canine kidneys after hypothermic preservation in Rheomacrodex, Collins3 and Sacks II solutions, and subsequent autologous reperfusion for 2 to 3 hours is presented. Signs of irreversibility (intramitochondrial crista fragmentation, cell membrane rupture, detachment of ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Röth E,Szmolenszky T,Török E

更新日期：1980-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The prevalence of progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children and adults with spina bifida is considerable, rising, and entirely preventable. REMOVING THE CAUSE:PREVENTION OF SPINA BIFIDA: The best prevention of CKD in spina bifida is prevention of spina bifida itself throug...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Filler G,Gharib M,Casier S,Lödige P,Ehrich JH,Dave S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Reusable flexible-ureteroscopes (fURS) require personnel and budget for processing and repairing, whereas single-use fURS were recently developed. After exclusive reusable fURS since 2011, we experienced high repair costs and single-use fURS were therefore introduced in mid-2017. We aimed to evaluate economic a...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Al-Balushi K,Martin N,Loubon H,Baboudjian M,Michel F,Sichez PC,Martin T,Di-Crocco E,Gaillet S,Delaporte V,Akiki A,Faure A,Karsenty G,Lechevallier E,Boissier R

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considering the aging dialysis population of today, increasing our knowledge about the nature, diagnosis and the treatment of bone mineral density (BMD) problems in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients deserves more attention. Osteoporosis is basicly defined as a decrease in bone mass. Large epidemiological studies...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ersoy FF

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous nephrolithotomy provides an attractive alternative to the surgical removal of renal stones as it is associated with reduced patient morbidity and shortened hospital stay. The advantages of this procedure may, however, be overshadowed by complications like bleeding, extravasation of irrigant fluid and infe...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ghai B,Dureja GP,Arvind P

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advent of new diagnostic procedures has made it possible for urologists to detect chlamydial presence in genital infections. Many studies have shown chlamydial association with urethritis. However, its presence in prostatitis and epididymitis has not been clearly defined yet. In this study we investigated the pres...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tekgül S,Aktepe O,Sahin A,Ergen A,Remzi D

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of the present study is to analyze long-term testicular cancer (TC) survivors focusing on the correlation of therapeutic modalities used, the age of patients and second malignancy (SM) occurrence. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 1,367 patients with TC and different subsequent therapeutic procedur...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ondrus D,Ondrusova M,Friedova L

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:To clarify the relative importance of clinicopathological factors potentially affecting the survival of individuals initially diagnosed as having metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC), univariate and multivariate analyses using Cox's proportional hazards model were performed for 111 RCC patients who were admitted to f...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Takashi M,Kawai T,Murase T,Wakai K,Ohno Y

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of a reno-jejunal fistula following a Roux-en-Y cystojejunostomy for an incorrectly diagnosed pancreatic pseudocyst is described. Up to now, this is the second case of iatrogenic reno-jejunal fistula reported in literature. Reno-jejunal fistulas are exceedingly rare and are usually consequences of urol...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Aragona F,Norcen M,Battanello W,Oliva G

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Fatigue and depressed mood are considered main impediments to physical activity in haemodialysis (HD) patients. A better understanding of their interrelationships is crucial to develop effective therapies. Moreover, measurement of daily physical activity (DPA) in HD patients is tricky, as it is usually assess...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Brys ADH,Bossola M,Lenaert B,Biamonte F,Gambaro G,Di Stasio E

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This present study aims to investigate the relationship between laboratory parameters on admission and prognosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in maintenance hemodialysis patients, as well as providing a theoretical basis for clinical evaluation of prognosis and corresponding intervention measures. ME...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Shang W,Li Y,Li H,Li W,Li C,Cai Y,Dong J

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two groups of 50 consecutive patients each, with distal ureteric calculi, were treated by ureteroscopy or in situ ESWL (Dornier HM-4 lithotriptor) in order to establish the effectiveness of ESWL at the distal portion of the ureter. In comparison to ureteroscopy, ESWL for distal ureteral calculi was performed on an out...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Deliveliotis C,Stavropoulos NI,Koutsokalis G,Kostakopoulos A,Dimopoulos C

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Observations with diagnostic ultrasound in renal disease over a 10-year period are reviewed. The advantages of diagnostic methods involving the least possible discomfort to the patient are emphasized. Ultrasonography is regarded as a reliable non-invasive method for the diagnostic differentiation between renal tumours...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Szabó V,Sóbel M,Balogh F

更新日期：1983-01-01 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:To report outcomes 5 years after a resident quality initiative incorporated topical rectal antiseptic into our ultrasound-guided prostate needle biopsy (TRUS PNB) protocol. METHODS:A chart review was conducted on 1007 men who underwent TRUS PNB between 2010 and 2017. Comparison groups include those who receive...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Park R,Gyorfi J,Dewan K,Kirimanjeswara G,Clark JY,Kaag MG,Lehman K,Raman JD

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00