The preventive and therapeutic effects of α-lipoic acid on ethylene glycol-induced calcium oxalate deposition in rats.

abstract：:Splenogonadal fusion is a rare congenital non-malignant anomaly characterized by fusion of splenic tissue to the gonad and can be continuous or discontinuous. Very few cases have been diagnosed preoperatively. We reported one case of the continuous type presenting with scrotal mass which underwent laparoscopy and the ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Liu W,Wu R,Guo Z

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer coexisting with asymptomatic Paget's disease (osteitis deformans) may be difficult to stage. The skeletal lesions of both prostate cancer and Paget's disease may closely resemble each other, as appearing on imaging. A case of clinically localized prostate cancer coexisting with incidental Paget's disea...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Porcaro AB,Comunale L,Pistolesi G,Mobilio G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lowering dietary protein intake (DPI) to approximately 0.6-0.8 g/kgBW/day may be renoprotective through various mechanisms, and it has been recommended in patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (NDD-CKD) as a means to also control various metabolic consequences of advanced CKD, such as uremic symp...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kovesdy CP,Kalantar-Zadeh K

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of migration of the left renal vein (LRV) stent into the right ventricle in a patient with nutcracker syndrome. After a failed attempt of percutaneous endovascular removal of the stent, the stent in the heart was removed by open cardiac surgery, another stent was placed into the LRV via a puncture in...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Chen S,Zhang H,Tian L,Li M,Zhou M,Wang Z

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic renal failure is a risk factor for tuberculosis. In the past five years we have identified two cases of tuberculosis in our dialysis population. The first patient, showed chronic failure to thrive on hemodialysis. An enlarged cervical lymph node was biopsied and, although no acid fast bacilli (AFB) were seen, ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Lund RJ,Koch MJ,Oldemeyer JB,Meares AJ,Dunlay RW

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of hyponatremia, especially euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia, has changed with the development of drugs which function as vasopressin receptor antagonists. These agents increase solute-free water excretion by the kidney resulting in an aquaresis. Conivaptan, a vasopressin receptor antagonist, has ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Metzger BL,DeVita MV,Michelis MF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common glomerulonephritis worldwide and will lead some unfavorable outcomes such as end-stage renal disease. The efficacy of tonsillectomy remains controversial in both Asian and Caucasian ethnicity. Our meta-analysis was aiming at exploring its long-term efficacy and providin...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Duan J,Liu D,Duan G,Liu Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear whether any significant changes in the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD), possibly resulting from the exceedingly rapid economic development and the aggressive prevention and treatment of kidney diseases in the Chinese population, have occurred over the past two decades. METHODS:The...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Cao Y,Li W,Yang G,Liu Y,Li X

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of renal cell carcinoma with solitary metastasis to the bladder which occurred and was treated synchronously. The mode of spread and possible treatment modalities are discussed with relevant information from the literature. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Uygur MC,Ozen HA,Sungur A,Remzi D

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the introduction the author stresses that the main facts which decide the choice and prognosis of therapy are localization, length and the so-called complexity of the stricture. His 15-year material from 388 operations on 290 patients is presented. Circular strictures of the anterior urethra (a total of 135 operati...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Novak R

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been shown that residual renal function but not peritoneal clearance predicted patients' survival in peritoneal dialysis therapy. In the present study, we tried to explore the potential causes resulting in the difference between residual renal function and peritoneal dialysis in continuous ambulatory ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tian XK,Wang T

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although brucellosis is an endemic disease in Mediterranean countries, there are few reported cases of Brucella endocarditis and glomerulonephritis. We report a case of Brucella prosthetic mitral valve endocarditis and glomerulonephritis that could be managed by using only antibiotic therapy, including rifampicin, dox...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Oguzhan N,Akgun H,Unal A,Ardic I,Caliskan TA,Cilan H,Oymak O,Utas C

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To share our 7-year experiences of a safe and effective method for tract creation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). METHODS:A total of 143 patients had received this kind of method for renal stone disease at our institute from May 2010 to December 2016. Finally, 130 patients with complete data were inclu...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Chang YL,Chiang PH

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to assess safety and efficacy of autologous muscle derived cells for urinary sphincter repair (AMDC-USR) in female subjects with predominant stress urinary incontinence. METHODS:A randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial examined intra-sphincteric injection of 150 × 106 AMDC-USR...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Jankowski RJ,Tu LM,Carlson C,Robert M,Carlson K,Quinlan D,Eisenhardt A,Chen M,Snyder S,Pruchnic R,Chancellor M,Dmochowski R,Kaufman MR,Carr L

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine whether platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) is associated with 5-year mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), we performed this study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) through 1999 to 2006. METHODS:3285 patients with CKD stage 1-5 were incl...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zeng M,Liu Y,Liu F,Peng Y,Sun L,Xiao L

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of potential candidates for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) includes a complete medical history, physical examination, and hormonal screening. The choice of testosterone assay is important in clinical decision making. TRT should, in theory, approximate natural endogenous production of the hormone. Th...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hellstrom WJ,Paduch D,Donatucci CF

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-refluxing non-obstructive megaureter is a rare condition, usually diagnosed in asymptomatic neonates. We present the case of a 39-year-old male, who presented with a 6-month history of recurrent UTIs and intermittent frank haematuria. IVU, flexible cystoscopy and micturating cystogram confirmed characteristically ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Fraser L,Khan MH,Ross M,Patterson PJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:End-to-end of terminal ureteral segments seems to be a good alternative to terminal cutaneous ureterostomy in very selected cases (patients with short life-expectancy or when it is impossible to utilize the bowel for urinary diversion). BACKGROUND:An end-to-end ureteral anastomosis (UA) drained by a single ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Panella P,Pepe P,Motta L,D'Arrigo L,Savoca F,Candiano G,Pennisi M,Aragona F

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) are commonly caused by Ebstein-Barr Virus infection. The role of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the genesis of lymphomas has been recognized recently. We report a HCV infected renal transplant recipient who developed PTLD 11 months after transplantation. Reduction of imm...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Aravindan AN,Moger V,Sakhuja V,Kohli HS,Varma N,Jha V

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：: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：PURPOSE:This study investigated the frequency of malnutrition in geriatric hemodialysis patients according to biochemical, anthropometric, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), modified quantitative subjective global assessment (MQSGA), and geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) methods, and the effect of gender on ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kaya T,Sipahi S,Karacaer C,Nalbant A,Varım C,Cinemre H,Tamer A

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Brown tumor, a non-neoplastic process resulting from excess osteoclast activity, is found in primary hyperparathyroidism (HPTP) and secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPTS). We report a rare case of multiple spinal cord compression by brown tumors. CASE REPORT:A 47-year-old male with end-stage renal disease cau...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Araújo SM,Bruin VM,Nunes AS,Pereira EN,Mota AC,Ribeiro MZ,Sobreira CT,Daher EF

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-one women suffering from recurrent cystitis were analysed. The patients were randomly distributed into two groups, in accordance with the treatment given. Forty-one were treated medically and thirty were subjected to internal urethrotomy with the Otis urethrotome and antimicrobial agents. The results of treatm...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Netto NR,da Silva RP

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to evaluate the prognostic factors and role of nephrectomy in metastatic renal cell carcinoma. We reviewed 62 cases of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) at presentation to document the factors influencing the survival and to evaluate the role of nephrectomy. Sex and age of the patie...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Uygur MC,Usubütün A,Ozen H,Ayhan A,Kendi S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Progression of the cell cycle is regulated by the interactions of cyclins, cyclin dependent kinases (CDKs) and CDK inhibitors (CDKIs). p27 is a member of the universal cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor family. The level of p27 protein expression decreases during tumor development and progression in some epit...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Doganay L,Altaner S,Bilgi S,Kaya E,Ekuklu G,Kutlu K

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：: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：: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