Validity of urine neutrophile gelatinase-associated lipocalin in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To find the most beneficial method, we assessed patient comfort and morbidity rates during prostate biopsy procedures performed using periprostatic nerve blockade, unilateral pudendal nerve blockade, intrarectal lidocaine gel, and a combination of periprostatic nerve blockade and intrarectal lidocaine gel....

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Inal G,Adsan O,Ugurlu O,Kaygisiz O,Kosan M,Cetinkaya M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate in an experimental model, the mobility of a novel peritoneal dialysis catheter with a metallic tip (Mag-Cath) using an extra-corporeal magnet. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The Mag-Cath was installed in a porcine model under general anesthesia using laparoscopic access. A senior urologist, a urology reside...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Srougi V,Fonseca LM,Zampolli LJ,Boffa ABM,Andrade HS,Arap MA,Duarte RJ,Nahas WC,Srougi M

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：:Primary sclerosing lipogranuloma is an unusual benign condition of the genitalia typically presenting as a painless mass affecting the penis and scrotum. Its importance lies in differentiating it from malignancy to avoid extensive surgery. It is normally treated with total or partial excision. This is the first report...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Lawrentschuk N,Angus D,Bolton DM

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:According to current guidelines, radical cystectomy (RC) should be combined with an extended pelvic lymphadenectomy (PLND) as therapeutic and staging instrument. Objective of this study was to analyze the influence of PLND on survival rates and complication rates in a selected group of elderly patients with ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Grabbert M,Grimm T,Buchner A,Kretschmer A,Apfelbeck M,Schulz G,Jokisch F,Schneevoigt BS,Stief CG,Karl A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Control of hydration status is an important constituent of adequate and efficient hemodialysis (HD) treatment. Nevertheless, there are no precise clinical indices for early recognition of small changes in fluid status of patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis therapy. This study aimed to evaluate and compare ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Alexiadis G,Panagoutsos S,Roumeliotis S,Stibiris I,Markos A,Kantartzi K,Passadakis P

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Androgen replacement therapy is a widely accepted form of treatment worldwide for aging men with late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) syndrome. Urologists have been concerned with the use of androgen supplements due to the possibility of enhancing prostate growth. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Cui Y,Zong H,Yang C,Yan H,Zhang Y

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We evaluated the bladder oxidative stress in neurogenic bladder children treated with intravesical amikacin for recurrent UTI and whether urinary isoprostane f2 alpha (F2-IsoP) is a good biomarker in this particular condition. METHODS:This prospectively designed controlled study was approved by the Adnan ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Amasyali AS,Yilmaz D,Yilmaz M,Kucukdurmaz F,Sonmez F,Erol H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Preserving renal function and controlling oncological outcomes are pertinent while managing renal tumours. We compared outcomes of percutaneous cryoablation (PCA) and retroperitoneoscopic cryoablation (RCA) in patients with renal neoplasms. METHODS:We identified 108 patients with renal tumours at two medical c...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Liu HY,Shen SH,Hsu LN,Chiang PH

更新日期：2018-08-01 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：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：:Renal osteodystrophy, a frequent complication of chronic renal failure, is usually assessed by periodic X-rays of bone which are both poorly reproducible and expensive. Seeking a better screening test for osteodystrophy, we evaluated the usefulness of serum alkaline phosphatase as a predictor of bone disease and of hy...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Guerra LE,Amato JA,Galen MA,Maher JF

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have elaborated a biochemical technique for the assessment of the selectivity of proteinuria by means of the clearances of ceruloplasmin, haptoglobin and albumin. The results obtained in 69 patients were compared to those established by the method of Cameron and Blanford, as well as by the clearance of alp...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tishkov I,Razboynikov S,Tchoukanov C,Shipkova P

更新日期：1978-01-01 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：:Bilateral vasovasostomies were performed in 7 previously vasectomized patients. The method employed was a modification of a one-layer anastomotic technique. There was no correlation between the presence of absence of sperm in the vas fluid, presence or absence of sperm granuloma, and site of vasectomy. No correlation ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Fuse H,Kimura H,Katayama T

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:A low body mass index (BMI) and serum albumin are associated with increased risk of mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate BMI and serum albumin as predictors of all-cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality in hemodialysed (HD) patients. We describe the result...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Mafra D,Farage NE,Azevedo DL,Viana GG,Mattos JP,Velarde LG,Fouque D

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:We report a case of spontaneous perirenal hematoma that developed acutely during an elective coronary angiography in a 65-year-old man with suspected coronary artery disease, probably related to the use of heparin during angiography. The patient did not have any systemic vasculitides and was not receiving antiplatelet...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Goel R,Aron M,Kesarwani PK,Gupta NP

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the study was to assess GDF-15 and iron status in patients in early stages of chronic kidney disease with a particular emphasis on elderly population in association of classic iron status parameters with novel iron homeostasis biomarkers and inflammatory parameters. METHODS:Serum concentrations of G...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Lukaszyk E,Lukaszyk M,Koc-Zorawska E,Bodzenta-Lukaszyk A,Malyszko J

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To prospectively compare biopsy outcomes between free-hand transperineal mpMRI/TRUS fusion targeted biopsy (TB) and transperineal systematic biopsy (SB) in patients with first prostate biopsy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In all, 224 consecutive patients with the suspicion of PCa were investigated. All patients wer...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zhang Q,Wang W,Zhang B,Shi J,Fu Y,Li D,Guo S,Zhang S,Huang H,Jiang X,Zhou W,Guo H

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：:Serum hepatitis is a dreaded risk in connection with regular dialysis treatment (RDT). Liver damage, however, can be cuased by other diseases, such as infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV). Two cases in our artificial kidney unit revealed signs of liver damage with increased liver enzyme activity. Case 1, a woman, was ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Larsson S,Ekberg M,Denneberg T

更新日期：1976-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Surgical removal of completely endophytic renal tumors has presented great technical difficulties for surgeons. In this study, we aim to introduce the role and use of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) performed in robotic-assisted renal partial nephrectomy (RAPN) for endophytic renal tumors. METHODS:We retro...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sun Y,Wang W,Zhang Q,Zhao X,Xu L,Guo H

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 50 patients with terminal renal failure treated by intermittent peritoneal dialysis quantitative and qualitative assessments of peritoneal cells present in six successive changes of dialysate were performed using light microscopy and the Cytur test (Boehringer). The examination was repeated in 25 patients in the co...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Sułowicz W

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of spontaneous right uretero-cutaneous fistula complicated by spontaneous rupture of the urinary bladder is presented. This morbid state is extremely rare and has not been previously reported to the best of our knowledge. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nishiyama T,Terunuma M,Sugahara S,Yahata K

更新日期：1995-01-01 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

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is to assess whether the haemostatic markers D-dimer, factor VIII (FVIII) and von Willebrand factor (VWF) are predictive of non-dipping status in treated hypertensive patients; so, as easy available laboratory data can predict non-dipping pattern and help with the selection of the patients who...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Agorasti A,Trivellas T,Mourvati E,Papadopoulos V,Tsatalas K,Vargemezis V,Passadakis P

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00