Retroperitoneal fibrosis due to malignancy: a case report.

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:This study investigated the clinical characteristics and symptomatology of ESRD patients in Jordan taking a multidimensional approach. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study that included a cohort of 620 patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (HD). Data were retrieved via patient survey administration ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Karasneh R,Al-Azzam S,Altawalbeh SM,Alshogran OY,Hawamdeh S

更新日期：2020-05-01 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: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：:Relying on their own observations, the authors describe nine patients in whom Fraley's syndrome was diagnosed and treated operatively. In six of them, calycopyeloneostomy was performed. In three of the patients, because of complications, the upper pole of the kidney was excised together with the changed calyx. In nonc...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Fryczkowski M,Zaluczkowski K,Kobierska-Szczepaánska A,Rawski W

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe and report two cases of bilateral symptomatic ureterocele with calculi in two young adult women. They were successfully managed endoscopically by a transverse meatotomy and stone extraction done bilaterally in a single operative session. The 6th month postoperative voiding cystourethrogram showed no reflux...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Singh I

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of the purported links between microbial agents and primary small-vessel anti-neutrophilic antibody-positive (ANCA) vasculitides remain speculative. There is strong circumstantial evidence for the role of Staphylococcus aureus in the development of Wegener's granulomatosis, but its role in other ANCA-positive vas...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kasmani R,Okoli K,Naraharisetty K,Gunning W,Shapiro JI,Ratnam S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the commonest variety of soft tissue sarcoma in children and young adults. It represents 6.5% of all malignant tumours in paediatrics with an annual incidence of 4 to 7 cases/million children. The primary paratesticular site is considered to have a good prognosis in comparison with other rhab...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Demir A,Onol FF,Türkeri L

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is a chronic condition that affects more than 400 million individuals worldwide. In DM2 patients, an appropriate glycemic control slows the onset and delays the progression of all its micro and macrovascular complications. Even though there are several glucose-lowering drugs, only approx...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Castañeda AM,Dutra-Rufato A,Juarez MJ,Grosembacher L,Gonzalez-Torres H,Musso CG

更新日期：2020-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hypoxia plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of acute kidney injury (AKI). Autophagy protects from AKI. Amino acid deprivation induces autophagy. The effect of L-tryptophan depletion on survival and autophagy in cultures of renal proximal tubular epithelial cells (RPTECs) under hypoxia was evaluated. M...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Eleftheriadis T,Pissas G,Sounidaki M,Antoniadis N,Antoniadi G,Liakopoulos V,Stefanidis I

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is widely used as a marker of inflammation and an indicator of cardiovascular outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease. However, its prognostic value in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is still unknown. METHODS:We studied 138 newly started PD patients and 60 h...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： An X,Mao HP,Wei X,Chen JH,Yang X,Li ZB,Yu XQ,Li ZJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：PURPOSE:Hippocampus plays an important role in spatial learning and memory. Ghrelin, a brain-gut peptide, participates in the mnestic functions of hippocampus through its receptor growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R) distributed in hippocampus. This study was to investigate whether there was a correlation betwe...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Lv Z,Gao J,Wang L,Chen Z,Yuan H,Ma X,Lu J,Lv J,Wu X,Zhang L,Wei L,Xue R,Fu R,Ma L

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：:The recommended treatment for patients with severe bleeding from upper gastrointestinal (GI) metastases is embolisation. We report a case in which despite adequate embolisation major haemorrhage from renal cell carcinoma (RCC) gastric metastases continually recurred. During a severe bleed refractory to embolisation oc...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Lamb GW,Moss J,Edwards R,Aitchison M

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The authors observed priapism as a side effect occuring during the intracavernous treatment of erectile dysfunction. Earlier priapism had been treated with an intracavernous injection of sympatomimetics; unfortunately several complications and contraindications were found. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Methylene blue...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hübler J,Szántó A,Könyves K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the role of adhesion molecules in epididymal injury induced by I-R in the rats. STUDY DESIGN:A total of 20 male Sprague-Dawley rats were separated into two groups. A sham operation was performed in group 1 (control). In group 2 (I-R), following 6 h of unilateral sperm...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Oztürk H,Ozturk H,Dokucu AI

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, the role of trace elements in lithogenesis has received steadily increasing attention. It is well documented that some trace elements can influence the morphology and speed of the crystallization process. Zinc has been found in significant amounts in calcium stones relative or organic stones (uric aci...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Negri AL

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Water intake is important for preventing kidney stones. Small molecules water is a more active restructured water under magnetic field. Here, we studied the relation between small molecules water and crystal formation in the rat kidney. MATERIALS:The small molecules water was prepared by a water machine provid...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Li Y,Pan J,Zhang Y,Chang Y,Yang X,Yang B,Mao X,Wang Z,Gao B,Lu X

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyse the incidence and management of emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) in North West London and examine factors that influence immediate and 6-month outcomes with the aim of guiding future management. METHODS:This work analyses EPN cases from the London North West Healthcare NHS Trust from October 2006 ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Boakes E,Batura D

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

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:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an inflammatory process. In addition to increased morbidity and mortality, inflammation also contributes to the progression of CKD. Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a marker of inflammation. Some recent data suggest that NLR may predict the progression of CKD. METHODS:In thi...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Altunoren O,Akkus G,Sezal DT,Ciftcioglu M,Guzel FB,Isiktas S,Torun GI,Uyan M,Sokmen MF,Sevim HA,Sarısık FN,Senel ME,Erken E,Gungor O

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：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：:A patient with bladder carcinoma, subjected to cystectomy and bilateral ureterosigmoidostomy, survived for the length of 31 years. The Coffey method of anastomosis was applied in a form modified by the authors. The patient succumbed to acute circulatory insufficiency at the age of 85. Metastases were not discovered ei...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bandurski A,Czyz A,Orzolkiewicz F,Sobotkiewicz S

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Duplication of the vas deferens is the identification of a second vas deferens within the spermatic cord; it is a rarely reported congenital anomaly. Duplicate vas deferens should not be confused with double vas deferens that describes ipsilateral renal agenesis with a blind ureter ending in the ejaculatory ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Liang MK,Subramanian A,Weedin J,Griffith DP,Awad SS

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Factors responsible for the low incidence of clinical prostate cancer (3-8/100,000 men/year) in the Arab population remain unclear, but may be related to changes in steroid hormone metabolism. We compared the levels of serum conjugated and unconjugated steroids between Arab and Caucasian populations, to de...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kehinde EO,Akanji AO,Memon A,Bashir AA,Daar AS,Al-Awadi KA,Fatinikun T

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a boy with urachal cyst managed laparoscopically. A 9-year-old boy was referred from another hospital with a history of low abdominal pain. We laparoscopically excised the urachal cyst, removing all structures within the umbilicovesical fascia, including the urachus and each medial umbilical ligament, as wel...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kojima Y,Hayashi Y,Yasui T,Itoh Y,Maruyama T,Kohri K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00