Childhood urolithiasis: urological management of upper tract calculi in the era of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We compared the applicability and reproducibility of the condom catheter method for noninvasive urodynamics in two Dutch studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A longitudinal study of changes in bladder contractility secondary to benign prostatic enlargement is taking place at the Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. Volunteer...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Huang Foen Chung JW,Spigt MG,Knottnerus JA,van Mastrigt R

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess perioperative complications and 90-day mortality of radical cystectomy (RC) in elderly patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a retrospective, multicentre (n = 11) study of a consecutive series of patients ≥75 years who underwent RC for MIBC between 2006 ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Berger I,Martini T,Wehrberger C,Comploj E,Ponholzer A,Wolfgang M,Breinl E,Dunzinger M,Hofbauer J,Höltl W,Jeschke K,Krause S,Kugler W,Pauer W,Rauchenwald M,Pycha A,Madersbacher S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical and experimental investigations seem to underline the important role of fatty acids in the pathogenesis of hypercalciuria, a well-known risk factor for lithogenesis. To evaluate the relationships between the previously reported increase in plasma phospholipid arachidonic acid level and the factors responsible...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Baggio B,Budakovic A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the role of primary open surgery versus the recommended combination approach (percutaneous and lithotripsy) to treat staghorn calculi in a developing country. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Available records (n = 91) of patients with staghorn managed during the last 4 years were retrieved. Patients were plac...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Goel MC,Ahlawat R,Bhandari M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of our study was to determine the validity of the updated nomogram [Briganti et al.: Eur Urol 2012;61:480-487] as a prediction tool for pelvic lymph node invasion (LNI) in the current era by using a large multicentric population of men who underwent extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) at ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gacci M,Schiavina R,Lanciotti M,Masieri L,Serni S,Vagnoni V,Abdollah F,Carini M,Martorana G,Montorsi F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship among serum mean platelet volume (MPV) levels, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)/lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS), and study the potential role of serum MPV levels in BPH/LUTS progression in an indirect manner. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Zhao S,Tang J,Shao S,Yan Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background/Aims/Objectives: We have investigated the clinical and physiological effects of Transfer Capacitive Resistive Energy (TCARE) therapy on men with Peyronie's disease (PD). METHODS:Ninety-six men with PD have been randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive 3 sessions of TCARE therapy or sham therapy. Pain, penile c...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pavone C,Romeo S,D'Amato F,Usala M,Letizia Mauro G,Caruana G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To demonstrate the relationship between testicular microlithiasis and testicular tumor development. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 1996 and March 2004, bilateral testicular microlithiasis was found in 40 of the 5,263 patients who underwent scrotal ultrasonography yielding a prevalence of 0.76%. Of t...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pourbagher MA,Kilinc F,Guvel S,Pourbagher A,Egilmez T,Ozkardes H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunotherapy is the most effective treatment for carcinoma in situ and high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). However, it can also provoke diverse side effects. We found 1 patient with a significantly and rapidly reduced bladder volume after the instillation of BCG. Few s...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Yang C,Lv Z,Li Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an experimental canine model, topical application of phenylephrine hydrochloride (Neo-Synephrine) to the urethral mucosa was demonstrated to cause a rise of intraurethral pressure which persisted for over 2 h without any rise of arterial pressure. There was no intraurethral pressure change after the topical applica...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tulloch AG,Rossier AB

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old man with hemophilia A presented with recurrent hematuria due to renal stone disease. He was receiving approximately 50,000 units of recombinant factor (rF) VIII concentrate every year due to hematuria. Between 1996 and 2002, his serum creatinine level increased from 0.7 to 1.2 ng/ml. In an effort to reso...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kural AR,Demirkesen O,Alici B,Obek C,Tunc B,Ozkan B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:International guidelines are ambivalent regarding the recommendations for the management of clinical stage 1 (CS1) seminoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS:During 2008-2013, 1,050 patients with seminoma CS1 were prospectively registered with regard to assessing management modality (radiotherapy, carboplatin, survei...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Dieckmann KP,Dralle-Filiz I,Heinzelbecker J,Matthies C,Bedke J,Ellinger J,Sommer J,Haben B,Souchon R,Anheuser P,Pichlmeier U

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transrectal ultrasonography was performed in 46 patients with hemospermia. Abnormal findings in the prostate and seminal vesicles, including prostatic stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, and dilatation and calculi of the seminal vesicles, were observed in 34 patients (73.9%). However, no malignant lesio...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Amano T,Kunimi K,Ohkawa M

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to determine an optimum mode for systemic administration of recombinant interleukin 2 (rIL2), the effects of rIL2 on lymphocyte-mediated cytotoxicity against renal carcinoma cells were studied in vitro. Augmentation of the cytotoxicity by rIL2 was dose- and time-dependent. The optimum dose of rIL2 was 100-500...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Marumo K,Ueno M,Muraki J,Tachibana M,Deguchi N,Baba S,Jitsukawa S,Hata M,Tazaki H

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 63-year-old man underwent inguinal orchiectomy for painless enlargement of the left testis. The diagnosis of malignant gonadal stromal tumor was made on the basis of morphology and immunohistochemical studies. At computed tomography there was bulky retroperitoneal metastasis. The patient then underwent retroperitone...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Uygur MC,Gür E,Altug U,Ustün H,Emir L,Erol D

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To introduce our modified retroperitoneoscopic living-donor nephrectomy (RPLDN) techniques and estimate the learning curve. METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated 121 consecutive donors who underwent modified RPLDN performed by a single surgeon. While the surgeon controlled the renal vessels, one hand was ins...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Zhu D,Hong P,Zhu J,Ye X,Chen Y,Fan Y,Zhang Z,Shen C,Yu W,Jin J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a very aggressive necrotizing fasciitis involving subcutaneous fat and skin of scrotal and perineal regions. Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is a well-known method used to treat complex wounds. The authors for the first time enhance a multimodal strategy to treat the FG using VAC, r...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Cuccia G,Mucciardi G,Morgia G,Stagno d'Alcontres F,Galì A,Cotrufo S,Romeo M,Magno C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experiments were performed to explore the influence of noradrenaline and isoproterenol on the ureteral peristalsis in the canine pelviureteral system in vitro. The rhythmic changes of intrapelvic pressure no longer became manifest, and simultaneously recorded electromyograms revealed disappearance of peristalsis at si...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Morita T,Tsuchida S

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to an increase in contractility, contracted fibers and small and electron-dense mitochondria have suggested an increase of cytosolic Ca(2+) within the cremaster muscles (CM) associated with undescended testis. Therefore, the Ca(2+) content of CM associated with an undescended testis was determined and comp...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tanyel FC,Ulusu NN,Tezcan EF,Büyükpamukçu N

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We injected 20 micrograms of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) intracavernously in 32 patients with impotence, we then examined penile blood flow using a Xe-133 washout technique. In addition, we also performed a cavernosography. After PGE1 injection, 18 patients (56%) showed complete erection, 10 (31%) tumescence, and 4 (13%) ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ishigooka M,Irisawa C,Watanabe H,Adachi M,Ishii N,Nakada T

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The coexistence of polyp of the verumontanum, epidermoid paraurethral cyst and cryptorchidism presents a mosaic of congenital anomalies of the urogenital tract. We present a 30-year-old patient with a medical history of unilateral cryptorchidism, urinary tract infections, obstructive voiding symptoms and perineal disc...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kalafatis P,Zougkas K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penile prosthesis was implanted for erectile impotence of mainly organic origin in 104 patients. The AMS Dynaflex penile prosthesis was inserted in 39 cases, the AMS Malleable 600 prosthesis in 61 and the AMS Ultrex Plus prosthesis in 4. In 1 patient receiving a malleable prosthesis both rods had to be removed owing t...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Anafarta K,Safak M,Bedük Y,Baltaci S,Aydos K

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed at comparing the urinary protein levels in calcium stone formers with those of healthy individuals. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January 2002 until June 2004, 100 calcium stone formers (mean age 38.6 +/- 10.3 years), who had at least two episodes of calcium stone formation, were compared with 1...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pourmand G,Nasseh H,Sarrafnejad A,Mojtahedi A,Mehrsai A,Alamdari DH,Nourijelyani K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate the role of serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) in the prognosis and follow-up evaluation of patients with urothelial carcinoma, the authors studied the association of the serum level and positive rate with clinical features such as infiltration and metastasis in 164 patients admitted to t...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sashide K,Isobe H,Wakumoto Y,Hanazawa K,Fujita K,Fujime M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cross-antigenicity between streptococcus, Su strain (OK-432), and rat bladder cancer BC-47 was studied by the immunocytochemistry. Both anti-Su (OK-432) and anti-BC-47 reacted with both homo- and heterogenous antigens. The specificity of the PAP reactions using these sera was confirmed by absorption study of the f...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Fujioka T,Aoki H,Yoshida M,Ohhori T,Kubo T

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In spite of readily available evidence-based guidelines on urolithiasis treatment, practical applications of treatments vary from country to country, or even within countries. The choice of treatment depends not only on the evidence, but often on general non-medical decision factors such as infrastructure, ex...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Durner L,Bach C,El Howairis Mel F,Hakenberg OW,Buchholz N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare and highly malignant neoplasm. We present the case of a 51-year-old male patient with a left-sided ACC admitted to hospital with ipsilateral flank pain, weight loss, difficulty in breathing, abdominal discomfort and swelling and bilateral leg edema. Thoracoabdominal computed to...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Yavascaoglu I,Yilmaz M,Kordan Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the baseline levels of urine nuclear matrix protein 22 (U-NMP22) and survivin in urine after radical cystectomy for primary invasive bladder cancer. We measured U-NMP22 and survivin values in 72 patients with four types of urinary diversion (Indiana bladder, Bricker bladder, Mainz bladder and orthotopi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Dong ZL,Lu ZP,Wang HZ,Zhang LY,Wang ZP,Zhang YF,Ma BL

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is a rare, benign condition characterized by progressive calcification of the scrotal skin. A 29-year-old man who had undergone primary surgical excision of idiopathic scrotal calcinosis 7 years previously presented with recurrence that he had first noticed 3 years after surgery. Multiple...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sugihara T,Tsuru N,Kume H,Homma Y,Ihara H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At the Institute of Urology, University of Padova, 125 patients with multifocal superficial bladder cancer underwent treatment with intravesical Mitomycin C (MMC; 1 weekly instillation of 40 mg for 8 consecutive weeks) between January 1982 and December 1988. Eighty-four patients had multifocal papillary tumors (stages...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Milani C,Bassi P,Meneghini A,Garbeglio A,Zattoni F,Piazza N,Maruzzi D,Drago-Ferrante GL,Pagano F

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00