Renal milk of calcium: review of the literature and report of 5 cases.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We investigated the relationship between posterior vault prolapse and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms or detrusor overactivity (DO) and their changes after surgical repair. METHODS:Forty-three patients with vault prolapse and prevalent posterior compartment prolapse underwent pelvic organ prolapse repai...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Costantini E,Lazzeri M,Zucchi A,Mearini L,Fragalà E,Del Zingaro M,Bini V,Porena M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal angiomyolipoma (AML), a rare benign mesenchymal neoplasm, is characterized by the presence of vessels, smooth muscle, and adipose tissue. Treatment should be considered for symptomatic patients or for those at risk for complications, in particular for retroperitoneal bleeding, which is correlated to the size of ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tidim G,Kilickesmez O,Culha MG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia, induced by atherosclerosis, is a common cause of disorders in the elderly. Bladder dysfunction in older people may be caused by detrusor ischemia. We compared blood flow to the bladder and detrusor function in vivo and in vitro in young (6-month-old) and aged (24-month-old) male Sprague-Dawley rats. In both ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Saito M,Ohmura M,Kondo A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Appropriate management of renal trauma is controversial. The purpose of this study is to present our 5-year experience in renal trauma and review the literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From 1999 to 2003, 28 patients were identified with renal injuries. 25 (89.3%) of the injuries were caused by blunt trauma...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gourgiotis S,Germanos S,Dimopoulos N,Vougas V,Anastasiou T,Baratsis S

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze positive surgical margins (PSM) after radical prostatectomy (RP) in the overall population and in patients previously treated with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:2,408 patients treated with RP for clinically localized prostate cancer (PCa) were consecutively ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gacci M,Simonato A,Lanciotti M,Ennas M,Varca V,Maffezzini M,Imbimbo C,Gontero P,Schiavina R,Carini M,Martorana G,Nicita G,Mirone V,Carmignani G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Brief episodes of ischemia followed by periods of reperfusion generate a powerful protective mechanism in cell, tissue or organ, which increase the resistance to further ischemic damage. This is known as ischemic preconditioning, and has not been investigated in testis. The present experiments were underta...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ceylan H,Yüncü M,Armutçu F,Gürel A,Bağci C,Demiryürek AT

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition plays a major role in the pathogenesis of the most widespread forms of nephrolithiasis, i.e. calcium (calcium oxalate and phosphate) and uric acid stone disease. For this reason, dietary measures are the first level of intervention in primary prevention, as well as in secondary prevention of recurrences. An ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Meschi T,Schianchi T,Ridolo E,Adorni G,Allegri F,Guerra A,Novarini A,Borghi L

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the association between dyslipidemia and nephrolithiasis risk in a Chinese population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fasting plasma lipid profiles were measured in a case-control study of 540 nephrolithiasis cases and 656 kidney stone-free controls. RESULTS:Triglycerides (TG) levels were significantly hig...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ding Q,Ouyang J,Fan B,Cao C,Fan Z,Ding L,Li F,Tu W,Jin X,Wang J,Shi Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinoma as a presenting sign of carcinoma of the bladder, as occurred in this case, is rare. Aspiration of the cystic mass under sonography and chemistry of the fluid confirmed the diagnosis. The inferior extension of the urinoma on CT scan confirmed the gradual fading of Gerota's fascia into the retroperitoneum. Abdo...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ali Khan S,Desai PG,Jayachandran S,Smith NL

更新日期：1985-01-01 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：:We report a symptomatic multicystic seminal vesicle with ipsilateral renal agenesis in a 37-year-old man. Preoperatively the diagnosis could be suggested by different imaging modalities, including endorectal surface coil magnetic resonance imaging. To our knowledge, we present the 1st case of seminal vesicle cyst to b...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Friedrichs R,Ebert T,Yogl TJ,Lobeck H,Scholman HJ

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an unusual case of condylomata acuminata arising in the transplanted skin of a neovagina in a male-to-female transsexual. The neovagina had been constructed using a penile and a scrotal skin flap. Resection of the larger condylomata was performed; then all visible lesions were ablated by electrovaporization...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Liguori G,Trombetta C,Bucci S,De Seta F,De Santo D,Siracusano S,Belgrano E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blind-ending bifid ureter in a woman with urinary tract infection and a duplicated renal pelvis in her twin sister are reported. The blind-ending bifid ureter terminated as a fibrous cord with a terminal mass of immature renal tissue. This type of ureter may be a transitional form between histologically blind-ending b...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bergman B,Hansson G,Nilson AE

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 51 consecutive female patients with genuine stress incontinence who underwent a Burch or Stamey operation were clinically and urodynamically evaluated preoperatively at least 8 months postoperatively. Our study group consisted of 27 women who underwent the Burch colposuspension and 24 who had the Stamey end...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Athanassopoulos A,Barbalias G

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The adreno-renal-ureteral sheath is described, showing the continuity of the anterior and posterior leaves of the sheath along the entire length of the retroperitoneum of each side. The study is based on anatomical dissections and on surgical observations. Anatomical and pathological considerations are discussed. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Orda R,Rudberg Z

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of three compounds, all similar in chemical structure to citric acid, to decrease calcium crystalluria has been measured. The measurements were made in normal human urine at 37 degrees C and compared with the crystal-decreasing power of citric acid when measured in the same way and in the same urine sample...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Hallson PC,Kasidas GP,Samuell CT

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study assesses the differences in the presentations, complications and metabolic abnormalities of children with renal calyceal microlithiasis (RCM) and overt urolithiasis in different pediatric ages. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 465 children with urolithiasis were investigated retrospectively. Pa...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Fahimi D,Habibi Zoham M,Sheikh M,Salabati M,Ghazanfari A,Firouzi M,Honarmand M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the difference at different steps of follow-up of the postoperative quality of life (QoL) in patients who had undergone radical cystectomy and ileal orthotopic neobladder derivation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A multicentric, cross-qualitative study was performed in 5 Italian centers of reference for ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： D''Agostino D,Racioppi M,Pugliese D,Ragonese M,Di Gianfrancesco L,Filianoti A,Palermo G,Belgrano E,Siracusano S,Niero M,Imbimbo C,Iafrate M,Artibani W,Cerruto MA,Talamini R,Bassi P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT signaling is a well-characterized pathway involved in the control of cell proliferation, apoptosis and oncogenesis. LY294002 is a commonly used pharmacologic inhibitor which acts at the ATP-binding site of the PI3K enzyme, thus selectively inhibiting the PI3K-AKT nexu...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Wu D,Tao J,Xu B,Qing W,Li P,Lu Q,Zhang W

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 15 patients with primary aldosteronism, 7 had idiopathic adrenal hyperplasia (IHA) and 8 had aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA). In order to determine any renal problems involved in the treatment, the renal clearance of these patients was analyzed and the results compared with those obtained from 12 patients with ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Nakada T,Koike H,Katayama T

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A buccal mucosa graft from the lower lip was used for meatal reconstruction in 3 patients. The buccal mucosa graft was combined with a bladder mucosa graft for urethral substitution in 1 adult and 1 child, and was anastomosed to a skin tube for creating a glanular urethra in 1 child. The buccal mucosa graft obtained w...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Watanabe K,Ogawa A,Kiyono M

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:From April 1978 to September 1993, the Department of Urology of Giessen Medical School used laser urethrotomy as standard endoscopic treatment in benign urethral strictures. In this period, 900 urethrotomies were performed in 450 patients. The majority of strictures treated were iatrogenic (65%), located in the poster...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Becker HC,Miller J,Nöske HD,Klask JP,Weidner W

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the association between the development of a urethral stricture (US) and disease-free survival for patients with localized prostate cancer treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with clinical stage T1-T2N0M0 prostate cancer were eligible for treatment wit...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Komura K,Inamoto T,Black PC,Fujisue Y,Katsuoka Y,Watsuji T,Azuma H

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of transobturator tape (TOT) in the management of stress urinary incontinence at a medium term follow-up. METHODS:TOT is a polypropylene tape positioned through the obturator foramen. 70 patients with type II urinary stress incontinence were treated with TOT between June 2003 and May 2...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kocjancic E,Crivellaro S,Oyama IA,Singla A,Ranzoni S,Carone R,Manassero A,Gontero P,Frea B

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 75-year-old female with pheochromocytoma of the bladder. Clinical evaluation included ultrasonography, intravenous pyelography, CT scan, I-MIBG scintiscan. A transurethral resection was performed for a exophytic tumor of 2 cm diameter. The histological result indicated the diagnosis of bladder ph...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Baima C,Casetta G,Vella R,Tizzani A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections and the related risk factors among urologic surgery patients and urologists. This cross-sectional, prospective study included 300 consecutive urologic surgery patients and 24 urologists working in ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Oge O,Ozen H,Oner S,Akova M,Bilen CY

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The flexible ureterorenoscope (URS) and associated devices have developed rapidly. However, despite its therapeutic benefits, URS may be associated with some complications. To the best of our knowledge, there are no studies discussing the complications of flexURS during the learning curve. METHODS:A retrosp...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Komori M,Izaki H,Daizumoto K,Tsuda M,Kusuhara Y,Mori H,Kagawa J,Yamaguchi K,Yamamoto Y,Fukumori T,Takahashi M,Kanayama HO,Sakaki M,Nakatsuji H,Hamao T,Miura H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Splenectomy had been previously performed in ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation to reduce the B cell pool. However, studies have shown that patients undergoing splenectomy may have a lifelong susceptibility to infection and mortality. Splenectomy may affect the incidence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disea...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Iwai T,Uchida J,Kosoku A,Kabei K,Nishide S,Naganuma T,Maeda K,Yoshikawa Y,Kumada N,Takemoto Y,Nakatani T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversies abound in relation to the treatment of every stage of prostate cancer and its natural history. We critically evaluate the controversies and information that exist. An ongoing autopsy project at Wayne State University aims to: define the prevalence of incidental cancer in subjects between 20 and 70 years ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pontes JE

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00