Comparison of thermal injury depth of the prostate between plasma kinetic electrode, holmium laser, green light laser and Nd:YAG laser.

abstract：PURPOSE:Bone metabolism disorder is often associated with cardiovascular calcification in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Sclerostin, a novel candidate protein, has been identified to be involved in the bone-vascular axis. The aims of the current investigation were to assess vessel sclerostin expression and...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zhou H,Yang M,Li M,Cui L

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：:In 68 men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, we evaluated the association between obesity and prostatic enlargement, as well as changes in serum levels of oestradiol, testosterone, dihydroepiandrosterone and dihydroepiandrosterone sulphate. Despite the larger adenomas, no increase in the symptom score for BPH was obse...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Soygür T,Küpeli B,Aydos K,Küpeli S,Arikan N,Müftüoğlu YZ

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In mouse models of prostate cancer, increased epinephrine levels accelerated tumor growth via the beta2-adrenoreceptor/PKA signaling pathway. It is unknown, however, whether men experience increased epinephrine levels sufficient to activate the beta2-adrenoreceptor/PKA pathway in the prostate gland. We measured...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hassan S,Karpova Y,Flores A,D'Agostino R Jr,Danhauer SC,Hemal A,Kulik G

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：:Pyonephrosis is uncommon in adult and paediatric population and very rare in neonates. Neonatal candidal and staphylococcal pyonephrosis has been reported earlier, and this is the first reported case of MRSA pyonephrosis. A case of potentially lethal fulminating primary MRSA pyonephrosis with septic shock in a neonate...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Patel R,Nwokoma N,Ninan GK

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous renal biopsy is a fundamental diagnostic technique. Technical innovations had resulted in an increasing simplicity and safety of the procedure. In this study, 28 kidney biopsies were done using gauge 16 or 18 automated biopsy needle by inexperienced trainees, and patients were allowed full ambulation four...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Al-Wakeel JS

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Renal physiology is a partially cyclooxygenase (COX)-dependent system. Kidneys express both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. In this study, we tried to investigate the effects of diclofenac sodium (D), with or without furosemide (F), on plasma renin activity (PRA), serum and urine electrolytes, creatinine clearanc...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Besen A,Kose F,Paydas S,Gonlusen G,Inal T,Dogan A,Kibar M,Balal M

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the management of infertility, in case semen quality is found insufficient and could not be improved by medical means, handling the available spermatozoa in the most beneficial way has been aimed. Thus, artificial insemination with low quality semen has become a therapeutic alternative. In this study homologous art...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Aydin S,Inci O,Alagöl B,Hüseyin I,Kaya E,Dellaloğlu G

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:TNF-α -308G/A polymorphism has been implicated in the susceptibility of diabetic nephropathy, but studies have reported inconclusive results. The present study investigated the relationship between -308G/A polymorphism in the TNF-α gene and diabetic nephropathy risk by meta-analysis. METHODS:Data from PubMed, ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Zhao Y,Yang J,Zhang L,Li Z,Yang Y,Tang Y,Fu P

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) is a minimally invasive approach that is becoming a standard treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). It is providing similar results when compared with open surgery. We here present our technique and analyses of experience of our first 100 cases. PATIENTS AND METHODS:W...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Singh O,Gupta SS,Arvind NK

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive, fulminant infection of the scrotum, perineum and the abdominal wall. FG is caused by synergic aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Modern surgical series report mortality of up to 67%. This originally rare disease has become more frequent. Aggressive treatment including a...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Fillo J,Cervenakov I,Labas P,Mardiak J,Szoldová K,Kopecný M,Szeiff S,Mal'a M,Chovan D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common nonmalignant condition of the prostate occurring in ageing men. Even though BPH is a major public health problem, causing high morbidity and substantial worsening in men's quality of life, little is known about its risk factors. Several studies revealed that it is ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Nandeesha H

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of smoking status, cumulative smoking exposure and smoking cessation on the outcomes of patient with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). METHODS:We collected smoking data from 484 patients with NMIBC who were treated with transurethral resection (TUR); smoking status was cat...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Li HM,Azhati B,Rexiati M,Wang WG,Li XD,Liu Q,Wang YJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:B cell-targeted immunosuppression with rituximab as primary treatment or when conventional therapy is contraindicated or unsuccessful can induce remission in idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). We explored the efficacy and safety of rituximab therapy in an adult population with IMN and other primary glo...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kong WY,Swaminathan R,Irish A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether stone dimension is a restrictive factor for ureterorenoscopic procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A group of 416 patients who had undergone ureterorenoscopic pneumatic lithotripsy (URS-PL) for lower ureteral stones between January 1999 and June 2006 in our clinic had been evaluated retro...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tuğcu V,Taşci AI,Ozbek E,Aras B,Verim L,Gürkan L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Noninvasive tests are needed for the diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain syndrome. We evaluated the significance of potassium chloride sensitivity test and urinary CTAB-precipitable uronate level in patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). METHODS:We included 25 patients with interstitial cystitis (I...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Alp BF,Akyol I,Adayener C,Senkul T,Gultepe M,Baykal K,Iseri C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe our experience with Hydro-Jet-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) with no renal arterial clamping in 35 patients with renal cell carcinoma. METHODS:Hydro-Jet technique was used to incise the renal parenchyma, dissect the intrarenal vessels and collecting system during the LPN procedur...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gao Y,Chen L,Ning Y,Cui X,Yin L,Chen J,Wang J,Shao B,Xu D

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Early detection of prostate cancer has become a matter of vital importance in modern societies. Ultrasound guided transrectal biopsy is the current standard urological procedure to detect prostate cancer. In this study our intention was to confirm the high tolerance and low complication rate of this procedure...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Deliveliotis C,John V,Louras G,Andreas S,Alargof E,Sofras F,Goulandris N

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence from recent studies indicates that in patients with diabetic nephropathy combined therapy with ACE inhibitors (ACEI) and AT1-receptor antagonists (ARB) results in more complete blockade of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAS) than monotherapy, and reduces proteinuria. Most of these trials, however, ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Dalla Vestra M,Simioni N,Masiero A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the role of microvessel density (MVD) in predicting lymph node (LN) metastasis in penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Records of 266 patients with PSCC were analyzed. Parameters examined were tumor stage, grade, nodal status, intratumoral and peritumoral MVD. Univariate and...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Arora A,Bansal A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 40-year-old lady who presented with severe headaches, persistent microscopic haematuria and hypertension requiring anti-hypertensive medication. Investigations for secondary hypertension were all normal except for a CT scan. This indicated a complex cystic lesion, measuring 2.4 x 5 x 10 cms , arising from ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Murugesan M,Courtauld E,Fisher C,Nathan S

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:Five cases of spontaneous rupture of the renal parenchyma are reported. Two patients had renal cell cancer, one sustained acute purulent pyelonephritis secondary to stone related ureteral obstruction, one suffered from aposthematous pyelonephritis without obstruction, while one had chronic pyelonephritis and a cortica...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Szentgyörgyi E,Kondás J,Varga S,Lörinczy D,Regös I,Kun I

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet count did not significantly decrease after charcoal haemoperfusion in patients with acute poisoning and significantly decreased during regular dialysis treatment. Adherent platelets and leucocytes were found on the surface of granules after haemoperfusion using a scanning electron microscope. Decreased platel...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Mydlík M,Bucek J,Derzsiová K,Jarcuska J,Takác M

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the case of a patient with HCV, without previous evidence of nephropathy, who following two well-tolerated cycles of treatment with interferon alone developed nephrotic syndrome after a third attempt with ribavirin associated with peginterferon alfa 2b. The patient exhibited a total remission when...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tovar JL,Buti M,Segarra A,Majó J,Esteban R

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In diabetics genetic predisposition, poor glycemic control and arterial hypertension contribute to nephropathy development in patients affected by diabetes mellitus. We set up the hypothesis that diabetic nephropathy and incisional hernia formation may have in common alterations of collagen com...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Loewe P,Stefanidis I,Mertens PR,Chatzikyrkou C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The recent guidelines recommend using the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) to evaluate renal function. There are two reported full-age-spectrum (FAS) equations in 2017, which are based on serum cystatin C concentrations with or without accompanying serum creatinine level (FASCr-Cys or FASCys). We ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Yong Z,Li F,Pei X,Liu X,Song D,Zhang X,Zhao W

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recipients of renal allografts are surviving longer and, consequently, may experience a variety of complications related not only to the transplanted kidney, but also to the hematopoietic system. Common hematologic complications in the renal transplant patient include abnormalities of one cell line, such as post-trans...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Marinella MA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The adequate control of phosphataemia is of major importance in end-stage renal disease patients on maintenance dialysis. Recently, lanthanum carbonate (LC) has been added to the phosphate binder armamentarium. To our knowledge, no studies have yet evaluated the usefulness of this drug in uncontrolled hyperp...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Almirall J,Betancourt L,Esteve V,Valenzuela MP,López T,Ruiz A,Martínez-Ocaña JC,Calvet X

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00