Sclerostin: a new biomarker of CKD-MBD.

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Lachance formula and more readily available clinical or laboratory factors (other than serum methanol level) in prediction of the needed time for hemodialysis in methanol-poisoned patients. METHODS:In a retrospective study, all methanol-poisoned patients referred to us betw...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Pajoumand A,Zamani N,Hassanian-Moghaddam H,Shadnia S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cardiovascular (CV) events are the first cause of death in patients with chronic renal disease (CKD) and in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). The combination of CKD and DM2 elevates the risk of both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death in this high-risk population. Besides traditional risk factors...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Roumeliotis AK,Roumeliotis SK,Panagoutsos SA,Tsetsos F,Georgitsi M,Manolopoulos V,Paschou P,Passadakis PS

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We are presenting a 68-year-old female patient who was diagnosed to have a complete ureteral duplication and adenocarcinoma in the ureter which drained the upper moiety of the right kidney. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Unsal A,Cimentepe E,Koc A,Akbulut Z,Balbay MD

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the late results of reconstructive surgery on stenosis of the pelvo-ureteral junction in children. 69 patients had been operated during 1965--1970. The results on clinical grounds were good: the infections and pain disappeared and the renal function was normal; however, the operation had no noticeab...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Iversen K,Jacobsson B,Rubensson A

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infertility may occur in patients with unilateral testicular torsion whose contralateral testis is intact. Depending on this observation, the physicians have begun to examine the contralateral testis. In the present prospective study we aimed to examine the histopathologic alterations occurring in the contralateral te...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Koşar A,Sarica K,Küpeli B,Alçiğir G,Süzer O,Küpeli S

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In recent studies, it has been observed that androgen receptors are densely located in pelvic floor muscles. We aimed to investigate the effect of testosterone on urodynamic findings and histopathomorphology of pelvic floor muscles in rats with experimentally induced stress urinary incontinence. MATERIALS AN...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Mammadov R,Simsir A,Tuglu I,Evren V,Gurer E,Özyurt C

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We analyze the clinical and economical outcomes of an ambulatory care program for the management of patients presenting to the emergency department with acute urinary retention (AUR). METHOD:A standardized ambulatory care program for managing male patients presenting with AUR was established in October 2007....

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Teoh JY,Kan CF,Tsui B,Chiu PK,Man CY,Hou SS,Ng CF

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphocyte suppressive activity after stimulation with Con A and lymphocyte function as the effectors in the ADCC test had been examined in 68 patients with chronic glomerulonephritis (GN) and in 20 healthy controls. Lymphocyte suppressive activity was lower in patients with chronic GN than in the healthy individuals....

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Szewczyk Z,Klinger M,Kopec W,Penar J,Kruźel E

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) with transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS-bx) for the diagnosis and monitoring of small-volume prostate cancer (PCa) in patients on active surveillance (AS). METHODS:In a retrospective cross-sectional validation study, 100 patients on...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sahibzada I,Batura D,Hellawell G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 49-year-old woman with exstrophy of the bladder. Our living case constitutes a rare example of bladder exstrophy cases, who lived about 50 years without any severe complication or intervention. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ozdiler E,Sarica K,Baltaci S,Işikay L,Koşar A,Yaman O

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of treatment by means of modified RLND in 52 patients with clinical stage I non-seminomatous testicular cancer are presented. Retroperitoneal lymph node metastases were found in 15 patients (28.8%) with clinical stage I (CS-I) diagnosed prior to surgery. They received chemotherapy according to PVB schedule...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sosnowski M,Jeromin L,Płuzańska A

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：:Indications for operation, immediate postoperative morbidity and complications were recorded in 43 patients circumcised with the Plastibell device. Questionnaires were used in recording late postoperative morbidity and complications during the mean observation period of 29 months, and were followed by a clinical and c...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sörensen SM,Sörensen MR

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have been using the flexible cystoscope since 1987. Detailed information is given concerning the technique of flexible cystoscopy, its indications, advantages and disadvantages. A comparison is made with the results obtained using the rigid cystoscope in an initial series of 100 patients, yielding false negative re...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Pavone-Macaluso M,Lamartina M,Pavone C,Vella M

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex cord stromal tumors are rare and account for approximately 6% of all testicular neoplasms. We report a case of sex cord tumor composed of granulosa cells and Sertoli cells in the adult testis. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Köksal IT,Usta M,Ciftcioglu A,Erdogru T,Kukul E,Baykara M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum renin concentration (SRC) was determined in 97 hypertensive patients under basal conditions and during stimulation of renin secretion. Renin secretion was stimulated by upright posture and by either of the following means: (a) diet containing 20 mEq Na/24 hours for 3 days; (b) 300 mg i.v. diazoxide injections; (...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Traub YM,Nemes LM,Aloof S,Rosenfeld JB

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 56 patients with haemospermia were reviewed. Twenty-four patients suffered from prolonged haemospermia for more than 1 month or recurrent haemospermia (refractory group). In 32 patients haemospermia disappeared within a month (non-refractory group). Patient age in the refractory group was significantly high...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Amano T,Kunimi K,Tokunaga S,Ohkawa M

更新日期：1995-01-01 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:In low and middle- income countries, due to lack of financial resources, the number of patients receiving one or two hemodialysis (HD) sessions a week has increased, leading to a large number of complications. Protein-energy wasting (PEW) and overhydration (OH) are common complications; nevertheless, the eviden...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nieves-Anaya I,Várgas MB,Mayorga H,García OP,Colín-Ramírez E,Atilano-Carsi X

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the association between preoperative detrusor underactivity (DU) and symptomatic bladder neck contracture (BNC) in patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP), in order to identify a possible new risk factor in the etiopathogenic mechanisms of BNC after RRP. METHODS:A total of 100...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Mucciardi G,Galì A,Inferrera A,Di Benedetto A,Macchione L,Mucciardi M,Magno C

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To introduce a novel surgical technique for the reconstruction of distal urethral strictures using buccal mucosal graft (BMG) through a transurethral approach. METHODS:A retrospective institution chart review was conducted of all the patients who underwent a transurethral ventral BMG inlay urethroplasty fro...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nikolavsky D,Abouelleil M,Daneshvar M

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：PURPOSE:The venous thromboembolic events (VTE) incidence is high in nephrotic syndrome (NS). We aimed to assess prospectively the risk of VTE in a large cohort of NS patients and to identify predictive factors for VTE, especially haemostasis-related parameters. METHODS:This is the prospective, observational study cond...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ismail G,Mircescu G,Ditoiu AV,Tacu BD,Jurubita R,Harza M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience in the treatment of urinary bladder cancer based upon observation of 306 cases has been presented. Two hundred and thirteen patients were treated surgically by performing in 151 cases partial cystectomy and in 62 cases total cystectomy. Conservative treatment was applied in 75 patients. In the authors' opin...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Wojewski A,Zajaczkowski T

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine predictors for surgical complications and assess patient satisfaction after surgical treatment of Adult-Acquired Buried Penis (AABP). METHODS:A retrospective review was performed on all patients diagnosed with AABP who underwent surgical treatment at a single institution from January 2013-Decemb...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Aubé M,Chua M,DeLong J,McCammon K,Tonkin J,Gilbert D,Virasoro R

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged cold ischemia time (CIT) has been associated with inferior graft survival in kidney transplantation (KT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of prolonged CIT on short- and long-term outcomes and to determine the possible ways to optimize the use of these organs. METHODS:All kidney tr...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gallinat A,Paul A,Minor T,Treckmann JW,Molmenti EP,Witzke O,Sotiropoulos GC

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is an immune-complex-mediated glomerulonephritis characterized by the presence of IgA deposits in mesangial and paramesangial regions. However, the exact mechanism involved in IgA deposition is still unknown. TGF-β(1) that mediates the progression of IgAN is well established as a cr...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Li XZ,Feng JT,Hu CP,Chen ZQ

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Physical inactivity and sleep disturbance are frequently observed and relate to poor clinical outcomes in maintenance hemodialysis patients. We aimed to investigate the effect of intradialytic exercise on daily physical activity and sleep quality, measured by an accelerometer, in maintenance hemodialysis patien...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Cho JH,Lee JY,Lee S,Park H,Choi SW,Kim JC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of core biopsy in small renal masses ≤ 4 cm in response to the rising prevalence of renal masses. METHODS:Data from 129 consecutive patients who underwent biopsies of solid renal masses of ≤ 4 cm were prospectively collected between September 201...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Azawi NH,Tolouee SA,Madsen M,Berg KD,Dahl C,Fode M

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reported association between individual indicators of socioeconomic status (SES) and mortality in dialysis patients was inconsistent in previous studies. We performed a meta-analysis to identify the association between SES and mortality of dialysis population. METHODS:The meta-analysis was conducted in ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tao S,Zeng X,Liu J,Fu P

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00