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abstract：:We report a case of testicular torsion in an adolescent with polyorchidism, specifically quadorchidism. Sonographic and intraoperative images are provided to describe the presentation and management of this case, while the challenges and pitfalls with this clinical scenario are discussed. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Ibrahim H,Roberts MJ,Hussey D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For most of the past 25 years, 1 of the favored approaches to treating prostate cancer has been the suppression of circulating testosterone with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists. LHRH agonists produce a downregulation of LHRH receptors and an uncoupling of the LHRH signal transduction mechanism. T...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Moul JW,Evans CP,Gomella LG,Roach M 3rd,Dreicer R

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine what slice thickness provides optimal curved planar reformation (CPR) images of the urinary tract. METHODS:A total of 75 consecutive patients with acute flank pain were included in a retrospective pilot study and underwent unenhanced multislice computed tomography (MSCT) (collimation 3.75 mm, p...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Wehrschuetz M,Gallé G,Wehrschuetz E,Sorantin E,Schaffler G

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bioassay using the polythemic mice demonstrated persistent erythropoietin (Ep) activity in 24 renal carcinoma patients. Eight patients without clinical evidence of renal carcinoma had Ep levels that were slightly higher than those of controls, suggesting the possibility of occult disease. Increased levels of Ep we...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Nseyo UO,Williams PD,Murphy GP

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two infants who had obstructive uropathy accompanied by renal failure and sepsis are reported herein. Diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used to treat this type of surgical emergency are discussed in the order they were performed, as follows: (1) resuscitation for severe fluid and electrolyte disturbances; (2) gath...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Sheldon CA,Gonzalez R,Mauer SM,Fraley EE

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-two patients with primary carcinoma of the ureter were treated at our institution from 1961 to 1968 using various modes of therapy. Sixteen of these patients underwent segmental resections, with a five-year survival of 71.4 per cent and a ureteral recurrence rate of 6 per cent. Twelve other patients received a ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Zoretic S,Gonzales J

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pyruvate kinase type M2 (TuM2-PK) and thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) are the key enzymes involved in tumor cells metabolism and proliferation. We explored the association of their preoperative circulating levels with disease recurrence in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC). METHODS:We measured the plasma le...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Nisman B,Yutkin V,Nechushtan H,Gofrit ON,Peretz T,Gronowitz S,Pode D

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of obstructing sodium urate stones occurring in the form of extensive deposition on the wall of isolated ileum for replacement of the entire ureter. The stones were disintegrated and removed with a rigid ureteroscope and an electrohydraulic lithotriptor. Hyperuriaciduria, excessive alkalization o...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Naito S,Iwabuchi N,Kumazawa J

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testicular malignancies in closely related family members rarely occur. Only 18 cases have been reported in the literature. Our cases concern two families with testicular tumors occurring in cousins. This is the first such incidence reported. The need for a thorough checkup of other family members is reiterated. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Madduri SD,Gellman AC,Sporer A,Seebode JJ

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infective penile gangrene is a rare but known complication of circumcision. The causes may vary from neutropenia, diabetes mellitus, and human immunodeficiency virus infection to lymphoproliferative malignancy. Penile mycosis leading to penile gangrene is a rare entity. Only 1 case has been reported in an adult. Juven...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Hombalkar NN,Vaze D,Guha P,Dhandore PD,Gurav PD

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the utility of using Internet search trends data to estimate kidney stone occurrence and understand the priorities of patients with kidney stones. Internet search trends data represent a unique resource for monitoring population self-reported illness and health information-seeking behavior. METH...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Willard SD,Nguyen MM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the quantitative effect of the 7-F catheter on resultant abdominal leak point pressure (ALPP). The numerical value of ALPP in men with post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) may have some utility in directing therapy for this condition. Yet, no standardized method of calculating this value has been ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Smith AL,Ferlise VJ,Wein AJ,Ramchandani P,Rovner ES

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a patient with two fibroepithelial polyps of the upper ureter in whom the correct diagnosis was confused by finding voided urine as well as ureteral wash, and brush biopsy cytologies positive for malignancy. Fibroepithelial polyps and causes of falsely positive urinary cytology are reviewed. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Psihramis KE,Hartwick W

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the role of phospholipase Cε (PLCε) by silencing PLCε with short hairpin RNA (shRNA) in human bladder cancer cells BIU-87 in vitro and in vivo. METHODS:A PLCε shRNA expression vector was transfected into BIU-87 cells, and the expression of PLCε protein was detected by Western blotting. Cell p...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Cheng H,Luo C,Wu X,Zhang Y,He Y,Wu Q,Xia Y,Zhang J

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a child who was born with a large unobstructed bladder with normal trigone and normal ureteral insertions. The differences between vesical gigantism and the congenital megacystis-megaureter syndrome are discussed. In our patient, reduction cystoplasty was efficacious in alleviating the child's symptoms an...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Inamdar S,Mallouh C,Ganguly R

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prostatic structure and secretory activity are thought to be influenced by autonomic innervation of the prostate. Prostatic denervation is especially likely in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) at the level of the cauda equina or the conus medullaris, where the peripheral nerve supply to the prostate ma...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Konety BR,Nguyen TT,Brenes G,Lewis N,Saul M,Nelson JB,Getzenberg RH

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate and minimize the duration of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) required after interstitial laser coagulation of the prostate in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS:Patients who did not show sufficient improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms or voiding dysfunctions with...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Nishizawa K,Kobayashi T,Mitsumori K,Watanabe J,Ogura K

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ureteral access sheaths (UASs) are used to facilitate ureteroscopic procedures. Difficulties with use have been reported. Manufacturers have redesigned these devices to ameliorate these problems, including reinforcement of the sheath wall. This study compared reinforced (RUASs) and nonreinforced UASs (NRUASs...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Shields JM,Tunuguntla HS,Bhalani VK,Ayyathurai R,Bird VG

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vas irrigation during vasectomy, to effect immediate sterility or to shorten the interval between vasectomy and sterility, has received increasing attention in recent years. A review of the literature on vas irrigation is presented. Topics discussed include the effectiveness of various irrigants and irrigation methods...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Mumford SD,Davis JE

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transureteroureterostomy in 6 dogs with the ureter transposed to cross the arterial notch between the caudal (inferior) mesenteric artery and aorta did not result in vascular induced ureteral obstruction. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Baumgarner GT,Rich RR,Albers DD

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare results of urinary cytology, quantitative detection of human complement factor H-related protein (BTA TRAK), and urinary fragments of cytokeratins 8 and 18 (UBC IRMA) with the recurrence status in patients with pTapT1 bladder cancer and to define the possible role of these methods in a surveillanc...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Babjuk M,Soukup V,Pesl M,Kostírová M,Drncová E,Smolová H,Szakacsová M,Getzenberg R,Pavlík I,Dvorácek J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine which preprocedure imaging modality was used and how the stone burden quantification was assessed before shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and ureteroscopy (URS) in published studies. MATERIAL AND METHODS:References were searched in the MEDLINE database using the terms "shock wave lithotripsy" and "...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Patel SR,Nakada SY

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past only large symptomatic varicoceles were treated surgically, but this has changed now that they are believed to be a cause for infertility. Ten patients have been studied using the Doppler flowmeter and phlebography to compare varicoceles and varicose veins in the legs and to decide whether or not the same ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Dennison AR,Tibbs DJ

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of an infant who suffered intraperitoneal bladder perforation secondary to routine neonatal circumcision with the Plastibell device. On day-of-life 5, the patient presented with abdominal distention, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe acute renal failure. After removal of a distal meatal obstruction ca...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Dwyer M,Peffer N,Fuller T,Cannon G

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility and results of retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty in the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction. METHODS:From September 1996 to January 1999, 15 patients underwent extraperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Aberrant vessels were ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Ben Slama MR,Salomon L,Hoznek A,Cicco A,Saint F,Alame W,Antiphon P,Chopin DK,Abbou CC

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the general health-related quality of life (GHQOL) of patients with superficial bladder cancer who underwent transurethral resection (TUR). METHODS:We assessed the GHQOL a total of 178 times for 133 patients with superficial bladder cancer before multiple TURs. The GHQOL was assessed using the Med...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Yoshimura K,Utsunomiya N,Ichioka K,Matsui Y,Terai A,Arai Y

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine changes in testosterone levels in the cavernous and peripheral blood during different phases of erection because, although the determination of systemic testosterone levels has been well established in the diagnostic workup of erectile dysfunction, the exact role of testosterone in adult male sexu...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Becker AJ,Uckert S,Stief CG,Truss MC,Machtens S,Scheller F,Knapp WH,Hartmann U,Jonas U

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To report on the safety of radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) in patients with a penile prosthesis presenting with clinically localized prostate cancer. METHODS:From January 1990 to December 1997, 8 consecutive men with a penile prosthesis underwent RRP for clinically localized prostate cancer. Retrospe...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Tiguert R,Hurley PM,Gheiler EL,Tefilli MV,Gudziak MR,Dhabuwala CB,Pontes JE,Wood DP Jr

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the factors contributing to unsuccessful results after posterior urethroplasty and to establish some guidelines for its prevention. METHODS:From 1977 through 2000, 130 patients (3 to 58 years old) underwent 145 anastomotic urethroplasty procedures for post-traumatic posterior urethral distracti...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Koraitim MM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the values of the renal resistive index (RI) before and at different points after relief of obstructive anuria and to correlate these values with the corresponding values of serum creatinine and with the recovery of renal function after release of obstruction. METHODS:A total of 32 consecutive pati...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Shokeir AA,Shoma AM,Abubieh EA,Nasser MA,Eassa W,El-Asmy A

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00