Lower urinary tract symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients: orchestrated by chronic prostatic inflammation and prostatic calculi?.

abstract：:We present a case of an appendicular mass mimicking symptoms of a bladder tumour in a 27-year-old female. The patient initially presented with a 5-month history of intermittent lower abdominal pain associated with dysuria, anorexia and weight loss. Cystoscopy revealed an erythematous urothelium with the appearance of ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Johal NS,Kouriefs C,Apthorp L,Plail RO

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of fesoterodine extended-release (ER) plus tamsulosin in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Men aged ≥50 years, with LUTS, prostate volume ≤60 ml and International Prostate Symptom Score (IP...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Konstantinidis C,Samarinas M,Andreadakis S,Xanthis S,Skriapas K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The German Research Activities on Natural Urologicals (GRANU) study was a randomized, partially blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial that investigated the efficacy of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH/LUTS). SUBJECTS AND METH...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Vahlensieck W,Theurer C,Pfitzer E,Patz B,Banik N,Engelmann U

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The percentage of positive prostate biopsy cores (%PBC) has been shown to be a prognostic factor in localized prostate cancer. We hypothesized that it would predict time to hormonal independence and survival in prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). PATIENTS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Normand G,Celhay O,Briffaux R,Pirès C,Doré B,Fromont G,Irani J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of a steroid switch from prednisone to dexamethasone in Asians with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) that progressed after docetaxel chemotherapy. METHODS:This study included postdocetaxel patients with mCRPC treated with abiraterone acetate combine...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Fang WY,Wang PF,Fan YC,Shih HJ

更新日期：2020-08-13 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：:We present a 17-year-old patient with a right testicular dislocation. In this case, dislocated testis had been considered as hematoma and therefore remained untreated for 4 months. The patient underwent right orchiopexy 4 months after the injury. Intraoperative testicular biopsy revealed impaired spermatogenesis and e...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Hayami S,Ishigooka M,Suzuki Y,Sasagawa I,Nakada T,Mitobe K

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the number of urological symptoms in women complaining of incontinence more specific symptoms are often overlooked. Frequency, urge, suprapubic pain, nocturia, etc., are typical for bladder wall disorders, but also often misleading as part of the incontinence symptomatology. The final diagnosis of bladder wall d...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Jensen H,Nielsen K,Frimodt-Møller C

更新日期：1990-01-01 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

abstract：UNLABELLED:Polytraumatized patients often present with urological injuries. After hemodynamic stability is maintained urologists are consulted to evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The following article describes how to handle the work-up of patients with injuries to specific urogenital organs: the impo...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Herbst A,Schmelz HU,Sparwasser C

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sperm-specific glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDS) originates from spermatogenic cells of the human testis. A strong staining of GAPDS was detected in epididymal epithelium, especially in principal cells and basal cells of the epithelium. GAPDS also bound to the fibrous sheet of the sperm tail and inhibit...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Liu J,Sun CM,Zhang CL,Wang X,Li JY

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Improvements in quality of life (QoL) and disease-related symptoms are key goals in the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC). Our aim was to evaluate the impact of gefitinib on QoL of patients with HRPC. METHODS:Patients with HRPC received gefitinib 250 mg daily in addition to antiandrogen...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Curigliano G,Spitaleri G,De Cobelli O,Scardino E,Sbanotto A,de Braud F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endorectal coil MRI (endoMRI) of the prostate is useful to evaluate tumor localization. There is little evidence on patient characteristics affecting its diagnostic performance. We evaluate the influence of clinical and histological parameters on the accuracy of endoMRI. METHODS:Sixty-nine patients with pro...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Colleselli D,Hennenlotter J,Schilling D,Krueger SA,Roethke M,Lichy MP,Vogel U,Kuehs U,Schlemmer HP,Stenzl A,Schwentner C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We aimed to evaluate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on erectile function in patients who had no cavernosal or urethral injury by using International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The male patients who were treated by HBOT for several diseases betwe...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sahin MO,Sen V,Eser E,Koc E,Gumus U,Karakuzu C,Ucer O

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors are commonly seen in young adults and adolescents and commonly present with painless hematuria. We report a case of a 38-year-old woman who presented to us with urinary retention due to a prolapsing tumor mass from the urethra, which was discovered to be an inflammatory myofibroblas...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Regmi SK,Walia R,Kumar R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An important aspect of modern extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is the ability to perform the procedure without anesthesia. Between June 1987 and April 1990, a total of 7,500 treatments were performed in our Lithotripsy Unit, using the Lithostar (Siemens AG, Erlangen, FRG): moreover 80% of the treatments were carr...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Vandeursen H,Pittomvils G,Matura E,Boving R,Baert L

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is a quite rare complication of gynecological surgery. The first attempt to repair the fistulous tract offers the best opportunity for cure. We report the successful repair of VVF in 2 patients using a combined anterior vaginal approach and porcine dermal collagen grafting as interposition ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Robles JE,Saiz A,Rioja J,Brugarolas X,Berian JM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:No established technique for locating solitary carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder or CIS accompanying bladder cancer has been determined. Here we investigated whether the location of CIS of the urinary bladder can be macroscopically ascertained by instilling pirarubicin hydrochloride (THP) into...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Uchikoba T,Horiuchi K,Oka F,Sato M,Tsuboi N,Ohaki Y,Nishimura T

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was undertaken to analyze the changes in neuroendocrine cells of the human prostate induced by neoplasms and the effect of hormonal treatment. Samples of human prostate (n = 47) were obtained during surgery or removal of organs for transplantation. The cases analyzed represent normal prostates (n = 4...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Guate JL,Escaf S,Menendez CL,del Valle M,Vega JA

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Microchimerism (MC) is the presence of a small amount of foreign cells or DNA within a person's circulation or tissues. It has been identified also in recipients of solid organ transplants where it seems to be critical for the development and maintenance of immunological tolerance. Nevertheless, natural an...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Villari D,Salvianti F,Zanazzi M,Martini A,Spatafora P,Caroassai Grisanti S,Sebastianelli A,Nicita G,Serni S,Pinzani P

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High concentrations of phosphate, oxalate, and calcium ions in urine may cause formation of mineral deposits, i.e., urolithiasis. This is prevented in healthy individuals by substances present in trace quantities. However, there is no recognizable difference between normals and stone formers in urinary substance conte...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sarig S,Azoury R,Garti N

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (LNU) offers a superior morbidity profile compared with open nephroureterectomy (ONU) in treating upper urinary tract urothelial cell carcinoma. Evidence of oncological equivalence between LNU and ONU is limited. We compare operative and oncological outcomes for LNU and ONU usi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Blackmur JP,Stewart GD,Egong EA,Cutress ML,Tolley DA,Riddick AC,McNeill SA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a combined (cross-sectional and longitudinal) study, the serum concentration of laminin P1 was measured by radioimmunoassay in 16 patients with benign inflammatory bladder disorders and 47 patients with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. The results were compared with the serum laminin P1 values in 50 heal...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： AbouFarha KM,Menheere PP,Nieman FH,Arends JW,Janknegt RA

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine efficacy and clinical predictors of stone fragmentation when using slow-rate shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In total, 116 patients with radiopaque urinary tract stones were randomized into two groups: 57 patients were treated with SWL at 90 shocks/min, and 59 patients were treated ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Li WM,Wu WJ,Chou YH,Liu CC,Wang CJ,Huang CH,Lee YC

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelolipomas are rare benign neoplasms of the adrenal glands, characterized by the presence of adipose tissue and elements of bone marrow in various degrees of differentiation. Usually asymptomatic, they are discovered incidentally or at autopsy; sometimes larger masses may cause local symptoms. We report clinical, ra...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Muraro GB,Melone F,Dami A,Farina U,Colagrande S

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Whereas the excellent functional outcomes after Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) and its equivalency to open prostatectomy (OP) have been studied in detail in the past years, the oncological equivalency has yet to be investigated. Therefore, we conducted a matched pair analysis to evaluate...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Rosenhammer B,Lausenmeyer EM,Mayr R,Burger M,Eichelberg C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the antifibrotic role of captopril during ureteral scarring in a New Zealand rabbit model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The tissue expression and the fluctuation of EGF, TGF-β, FN, Col Ia1, Col Ia2 and Col III of the impaired ureter and the contralateral normal ureter were investigated by RT-PCR. The h...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pan J,Xue W,Chen Q,Chen Y,Chen H,Huang Y

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During infancy, the renal parenchyma and pelvicalyceal system are relatively fragile. Therefore, percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the management of renal stones in this age group is a challenging procedure for urologists. Herein, we present the uneventful management of bilateral renal stones using micropercutaneous ne...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sancaktutar AA,Adanur S,Ziypak T,Hatipoglu NK,Bodakcı MN,Soylemez H,Ozbey İ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This article describes our experience of using a totally extraperitoneal approach for endoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy and inguinal hernia repair with the mesh technique in one procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 52 patients underwent modified pelvic lymph node dissection for the staging of prostate c...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Stolzenburg JU,Pfeiffer H,Neuhaus J,Sommerfeld M,Dorschner W

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:15 patients with urinary infection were selected and analyzed in relation to infection in the vaginal and perianal areas. After treatment, 12 patients with urinary infection were cured, but bacterial organisms persisted in their vaginal and perianal areas. In spite of the persistence of the vaginal and perianal infect...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Netto NR Jr,Rangel PE,Da Silva RP,Lemos GC

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00