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abstract：OBJECTIVE:To query the current contralateral testis fixation (CTF) practice patterns among pediatric urologists in different clinical situations that could result in monorchism. METHODS:An online survey was sent to members of the Urology Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The survey included questions addr...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Abdelhalim A,Chamberlin JD,McAleer IM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schwannoma of the penis is a rare tumor. We report a case of penile schwannoma in a young man who was accurately diagnosed preoperatively with the help of gray-scale and color flow Doppler ultrasonography, and confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. The tumor was successfully resected to completion, with preservation...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Marshall J,Lin E,Dogra V,Davis R

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the use of a baseline prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal examination in men (aged 40-49 years) in predicting long-term prostate cancer risk in a prospectively followed, representative population cohort. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Since 1990, a random sample of men in Olmsted County (aged 4...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Weight CJ,Kim SP,Jacobson DJ,McGree ME,Karnes RJ,St Sauver J

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a seven-year period 202 patients with primary bladder cancer had radical cystectomy with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy and urinary diversion. Lymph node metastases were found in 28.7 per cent. No significant differences in overall survival owing to age were apparent. Only extension and grade of histopatholog...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Giuliani L,Giberti C,Martorana G,Bonamini A,Natta GD,Rovida S

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is an atypical form of chronic renal infection. The treatment of choice is open nephrectomy, which is challenging, given the extent of the disease and the not uncommon involvement of the renal hilum and contiguous structures. We compared our experience with laparoscop...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bercowsky E,Shalhav AL,Portis A,Elbahnasy AM,McDougall EM,Clayman RV

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate unplanned hospital visits within 30 days of urethral sling placement in the form of emergency department visits, inpatient admissions, or repeat surgery. METHODS:We accessed nonpublic data from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development in the state of California for the years 2005-2...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Dallas KB,Rogo-Gupta L,Elliott CS

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a prospective study to examine whether there are pretreatment and post-treatment disparities in urinary, sexual, and bowel quality of life (QOL) by race or ethnicity, education, or income in men with clinically localized prostate cancer (PCa.) METHODS: Participants (N = 1508; 81% white; 12% black; ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Orom H,Biddle C,Underwood W 3rd,Homish GG,Olsson CA

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate differences in stone measurement using computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound (US). Axial unenhanced helical CT is the reference-standard imaging modality for the assessment of urinary tract calculi; however, US is also commonly used. Differences in stone measurement using these techniques are p...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Ray AA,Ghiculete D,Pace KT,Honey RJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To better understand the role of specific macronutrients on the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), we used data from an Italian case-control study. Although BPH is extremely common among the elderly, its etiology-and, particularly, the role of diet and specific macronutrients-is still unclear. METH...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bravi F,Bosetti C,Dal Maso L,Talamini R,Montella M,Negri E,Ramazzotti V,Franceschi S,La Vecchia C

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:An acute animal model for hyperactive bladder in rats was developed using intravesical infusion of protamine sulfate (PS), an agent thought to break down urothelial barrier function, and physiologic concentrations of potassium chloride (KCl). METHODS:Continuous cystometrograms (CMGs) were performed in ureth...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Chuang YC,Chancellor MB,Seki S,Yoshimura N,Tyagi P,Huang L,Lavelle JP,De Groat WC,Fraser MO

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Comorbidity is one of many factors that may affect health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in men with prostate cancer. We hypothesized that the number and type of comorbidities negatively affect HRQOL in men undergoing radical prostatectomy. METHODS:We reviewed HRQOL outcomes before and up to 2 years after ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Arredondo SA,Elkin EP,Marr PL,Latini DM,DuChane J,Litwin MS,Carroll PR,CaPSURE Investigators.

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the accuracy of testicular volume measurements with the Prader orchidometer versus ultrasonography. METHODS:The volume of 938 testes in 469 men with infertility (mean age 35.8 years) was measured using a Prader orchidometer and by ultrasonography. The ultrasound testicular volumes were calculated...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Sakamoto H,Saito K,Ogawa Y,Yoshida H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last two decades, enormous strides have been made in understanding cellular and molecular biology. The direction of treatment of many neoplasms and other diseases are starting at the microscopic level. Growth factors are polypeptides that play a part in the development and maintenance of living tissues. We,...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Mydlo JH,Macchia RJ

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the utility of the systematic 12-core prostate biopsy (SB) combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-targeted lesion biopsy (MRI-TB) vs MRI-TB alone in the diagnosis of high PI-RADS lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients undergoing MRI-TB + SB for suspicious MRI lesions were retrospectively ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Arabi A,Deebajah M,Yaguchi G,Pantelic M,Williamson S,Gupta N,Park H,Peabody J,Menon M,Dabaja A,Alanee S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We believe this is the first reported case of symptomatic contralateral retroperitoneal hematoma secondary to percutaneous ultrasonic lithotripsy. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Farha GJ,Hayes KA,Brenneis A

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous drainage of retroperitoneal collections is a method employed with an ever-increasing frequency. The indication for primary surgical drainage of these collections is rapidly decreasing. Herein we describe what we consider to be the indications for primary surgical drainage of retroperitoneal collections il...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Laor E,Schiffman Z,Reid RE,Tolia BM,Freed SZ

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the relationship between serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and prostatic epithelial volume, a new simple method for measuring epithelial volume was developed and its efficacy evaluated in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS:Between March 1998 and June 2001, 122 patients witho...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Fukatsu A,Ono Y,Ito M,Yoshino Y,Hattori R,Gotoh M,Ohshima S

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To perform a population-based analysis of the potential staging or prognostic value (or both) of lymph node dissection (LND) in patients without nodal metastases vs no LND. In several previous reports, LND in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) treated with nephroureterectomy (NU) was assoc...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lughezzani G,Jeldres C,Isbarn H,Shariat SF,Sun M,Pharand D,Widmer H,Arjane P,Graefen M,Montorsi F,Perrotte P,Karakiewicz PI

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether measurement of telomere DNA content (TC) in prostate biopsy tissue predicts prostate-specific antigen (PSA) recurrence in men after undergoing radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. METHODS:Slot blot titration assay was used to quantitate TC in archived diagnostic prostate needle bio...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Treat EG,Heaphy CM,Massie LW,Bisoffi M,Smith AY,Davis MS,Griffith JK

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Visual laser ablation of the prostate (VLAP) is a relatively new option for relief of urinary outlet obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. There is currently no consensus regarding the optimum use of antibiotic prophylaxis in VLAP. This study was designed to evaluate two dosage regimens of a...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Costa FJ

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether anticholinergic medication contributes to early recovery of continence and improvement of other voiding symptoms after radical prostatectomy (RP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 78 patients with clinically localized prostate cancer who had incontinence at 1 week after RP were enrolled pr...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Shim M,Kim J,Park S,Choi SK,Lee SM,Huh KO,Song C,Choo MS,Ahn H

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present our results for repair of unilateral vesicoureteral reflux in 76 children using a modified technique of detrusorrhaphy. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was performed for 76 children who underwent repair of unilateral vesicoureteral reflux by a modified technique of detrusorrhaphy. Of the 76 r...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Mevorach RA,Merguerian PA,Balcolm AH

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe special considerations related to the etiology, evaluation, and treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) in the elderly. METHODS:The characteristics of UI in older patients are contrasted with those in younger patients. Recommended evaluations for elderly individuals are reviewed, and treatment is...

journal_title：Urology

authors： O'Donnell PD

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate, in a retrospective review, whether the concept of effective core volume is useful for predicting the volume of a tumor focus identified by transrectal needle biopsy of the prostate gland. METHODS:The tumor volume range was estimated according to the concept of an effective core volume using the...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Kobayashi T,Mitsumori K,Nishizawa K,Kawahara T,Ogura K,Ide Y

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe total and component radical prostatectomy (RP) episode costs across a diverse set of hospitals in Michigan, and examine drivers of variation in such payments. METHODS:We identified Medicare and private payer patients undergoing RP from 2012 to 2014 from the claims-based registry maintained by the...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Herrel LA,Syrjamaki JD,Linsell SM,Miller DC,Dupree JM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To summarize the discussion that took place at a public workshop, co-sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the American Urological Association, and Society of Urologic Oncology reviewing the current state of the art for partial gland ablation (PGA) for the management of patients with prostate ca...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Jarow JP,Ahmed HU,Choyke PL,Taneja SS,Scardino PT

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate catalase- and superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like activities in the seminal plasma of fertile and infertile men. METHODS:Semen samples were obtained from consecutive men presenting for vasectomy (n = 12) and infertility evaluation (n = 105) at our institution. Catalase-like activity was measured by ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Zini A,Garrels K,Phang D

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the use of a short, rigid ureteroscope to place a Foley catheter into the bladder under direct vision. The Circon ACMI MICRO-6 short ureteroscope was passed through a 22F Foley catheter modified with a catheter punch device. The catheter was placed rapidly and without difficulty in 2 patients with signific...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Rozanski TA,Salazar F,Thompson IM

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the contributions of fear of recurrence and the more commonly examined treatment-related symptoms to the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of men treated for localized prostate cancer. METHODS:A total of 730 men with localized disease were identified from the Cancer of the Prostate Strategic...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bellizzi KM,Latini DM,Cowan JE,DuChane J,Carroll PR

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study to evaluate the relationship of blood groups of 96 patients with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in Israeli population, reports that patients with blood group O had higher grade tumors and higher recurrence rates than the other blood groups, without a difference in the mortality rates....

journal_title：Urology

authors： Danielli L,Beyar H,Marcus ZH

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00