[Physician health: What makes us ill? What keeps us healthy?]

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hydrocephalus as a complication of tuberculous orchiepididymitis is extremely rare. In this reported case, hydrocephalus was the consequence of a disseminated tuberculous process. CASE REPORT:A 28-year-old man was treated for a left-sided orchiepididymitis. He developed the signs of increased intracranial...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Miletic B,Morovic M,Tomic Z,Ticac B

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The precise identification and detection of bladder tumours is a prerequisite for complete transurethral resection and, thus, the reduction of recurrence. White-light cystoscopy remains the gold standard and has been further improved by the introduction of digital HD techniques. New digital techniques such as narrow-b...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Knoll T,Bach T

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leiomyomas are benign neoplasms arising from smooth muscle cells. We describe the case of a 17-year-old boy admitted with progressive severe obstructive voiding symptoms. Retrograde urethrography showed a bulbous urethral stricture which was resected with primary urethral anastomosis. Histopathological examination con...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Seseke S,Schweyer S,Reissig K,Seseke F

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most exciting data presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting included the results of the LATITUDE and STAMPEDE trials, which evaluated abiraterone plus prednisone combined with androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) as a first-line treatment in men with newly diagnosed high-risk metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate c...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Miller K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The optimal treatment options for lower pole stones with a diameter below 15 mm are controversially discussed. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is non-invasive but is hampered by low stone-free rates and a significant retreatment rate. Flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) has been demonstrated to have hi...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Schilling D,Gakis G,Walcher U,Germann M,Stenzl A,Nagele U

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Germ cell differentiation, DNA synthesis, and apoptosis can be evaluated quantitatively. On the other hand, an interstitial lesion is difficult to examine. We have focused on the quantitative analysis of testicular interstitial fibrosis after vasectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty testicular biopsy specimens f...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Shiraishi K,Takihara H,Naito K

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Gap junctions are intercellular contacts important for the synchronization of muscle cell activity through electrical coupling. Since the role of gap junctions for the function of smooth bladder muscle is still a matter of debate, we investigated the occurrence of gap junctions and the gap junctional protein co...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： John H,Wang X,Hauri D,Maake C

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURB) is the cornerstone in urological care of bladder cancer patients. Since the introduction of resectoscopes almost 100 years ago, little has changed in the basic resection technique. The further dissemination of the en-bloc resection (ERBT), which in contrast to fragmente...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Hennig MJP,Kramer MW

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma have a life-limiting prognosis. Therefore, the aim of therapy is normally palliative care. Nevertheless, substantial achievements have been made in the past years. Cytokines as long-term standard therapy have been more and more replaced by new targeted therapies. Sunitinib...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Miller K,Bergmann L,Gschwend J,Keilholz U,Kuczyk M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The range of maximum bladder smooth muscle tension in the published literature varies between 1.3 and 59 N/cm (2) depending on the experimental setup. Based on own animal trials, we attempted to determine bladder wall tension during detrusor contraction in physiological and obstructed voiding and during detruso...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Bross S,Braun PM,Michel MS,Knoll T,Martinez Portillo FJ,Jünemann KP,Alken P

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abiraterone acetate (in combination with prednisone/prednisolone (abiraterone/P)), enzalutamide or docetaxel may all be used for the first-line treatment of asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic mCRPC. As treatment with docetaxel can result in the emergence of considerable adverse events, the less toxic substances abirat...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Miller K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With a share of 22.4%, nosocomial urinary tract infections (nUTIs) are among the most frequent infections acquired in hospitals, along with surgical site infections (24.7%), pneumonia (21.5%), clostridium difficile infections (6.6%) and primary sepsis (6%) 1. 80% of all nUTIs are associated with indwelling urinary cat...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Piechota H

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The scrotal leiomyoma is a rare benign tumour, deriving from the smooth muscle. This tumour entity constitutes a differential diagnosis to malignant testicular tumours. Up to now, only 8 cases have been reported in the literature. We report on a 63-year-old European patient, presenting in our clinic for further treatm...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Winkel A,Schmitz KJ,Kusche D

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer (PCa) with distant metastasis at diagnosis (M1) is associated with an unfavourable prognosis. Therefore, according to current treatment guidelines, local treatment (radical prostatectomy or irradiation of the prostate gland) is not recommended in men with M1 disease. However, M1 patients inevitably dev...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Steuber T,Beyer B

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endosalpingiosis of the urinary bladder is a rare benign condition characterised by the presence of ectopic endosalpingeal tissue in the bladder. If histology shows two or more Müllerian-derived components, this condition is referred to as Müllerianosis.To our knowledge less than 20 cases of Müllerianosis and 5 cases ...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Gilbert N,Guo X,Bauer J,Hennig M,Kümpers C,Merseburger AS

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The laparoscopic technique is now applied to radical prostatectomy. However, even in laparoscopic prostatectomy, we need a small open wound to remove the prostate from the abdomen. We have developed a modified technique of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, exploiting this small open wound as a...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Ishida H,Yoshida T,Okada K,Takimoto Y

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha1-receptor blockers (alfuzosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin and terazosin), 5alpha-reductase inhibitors (dutasteride and finasteride) and combinations thereof are used in the drug treatment of benign prostatic syndrome. As before, there is still no evidence supporting the use of plant extracts, the use of anticholinerg...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Berges R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the initiated consecutive diagnostic course after measurement of an elevated PSA value by the general practitioner. PATIENTS AND METHODS:406 patients who underwent ultrasound-guided transrectal biopsy of the prostate were assessed retrospectively. Using a standardised q...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Braun KP,Brookman-Amissah S,May M,Grassmel Y,Hoschke B,Braun V

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urolithiasis is an urologist's daily business. This article provides an overview of the developments in the management of urinary stone disease since the 1970s. While conventional KUB X-rays and intravenous pyelography were standard imaging procedures in the past, computed tomography is the first choice today. Conserv...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Knoll T,Alken P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The online marketing of physicians must be measured against the same advertising regulations as conventional marketing. In this context, the Medical Professional Code of Conduct, the Medical Products Advertising Act ("Heilmittelwerbegesetz") and the Law against Unfair Competition are particularly relevant. In addition...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Petersilie F

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. It mostly occurs unilaterally and may spread to the testis ('epididymo-orchitis') if untreated. Increasing technological advances allow for an even more detailed examination of concurrent symptoms such as ejaculate changes and the whole spectrum of pat...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Pilatz A,Boecker M,Schuppe HC,Wagenlehner F

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary incontinence is a major problem in elderly patients. Severe underreporting of symptoms in combination with a reluctance of health professionals to ask about continence problems lead to a relevant illness burden. Individual psychological distress and reduction in self-perceived quality of life ending in social ...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Friedrich C,Pientka L,Pannek J

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports on the effective and quick treatment of angioceratoma scroti sive vulvae Fordyce using a 940-nm diode laser. Up to now the usage of this laser has not been described for this indication and we show that it provides a successful therapeutic alternative with few side effects. ...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Meissner M,Kaufmann R

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although ureteroarterial fistulas are rare, they result in a high mortality because of the massive urogenital haemorrhage. The diagnosis is often difficult even when invasive measures are applied. Including the ureteroarterial fistula in the diagnostic process in cases of macrohaematuria with a positive medical histor...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Luther B,von Lilien-Waldau V,Mamopoulos A,Katoh M,Friedrich M,Weinknecht S,Lent V

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unenhanced computed tomography (CT) has a sensitivity of 97.7 to 100 % for the detection of urolithiasis. Using a modified examination protocol, the radiation exposure of a CT examination can be reduced to the level of a single conventional radiographic view of the abdomen (ultra-low-dose CT), assuming the examination...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Rogalla P,Klüner C,Taupitz M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Partial nephrectomy is the treatment of choice for clinical stage 1 renal tumours. Open partial nephrectomy is the standard operative technique. The use of minimally-invasive strategies such as laparoscopic, robot-assisted partial nephrectomy or laparoendoscopic single site (LESS) partial nephrectomy has inc...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Wolters M,Wohlatz L,Neumann T,Jutzi S,Peters I,von Klot C,Imkamp F,Lutze B,Kuczyk MA,Nagele U,Herrmann TR

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In patients with localised renal cell carcinoma, the only curative treatment option is surgical tumour excision. The aim of this study was to evaluate peri- and postoperative outcomes as well as oncologic and functional long-term results following surgical treatment of patients with renal cell carcinoma (p...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Ralla B,Buhl S,Goranova I,Maxeiner A,Friedersdorff F,Magheli A,Hinz S,Fuller TF,Miller K,Busch J

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inguinal bladder hernia accounts for only 1 - 4 % of all inguinal hernias. It may be difficult to diagnose due to the atypical symptoms. In most cases, the diagnosis is only made intraoperatively. However, a preoperative diagnosis is important to avoid possible iatrogenic complications. We report a case series of five...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Trenti E,Palermo S,Huqi D,Ladurner C,Krause P,Pycha A,Comploj E

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pasqualini's syndrome is an isolated, incretory functional disorder of the testes with a secondary Leydig cell insufficiency but, unlike Klinefelder's syndrome, with normal spermiogenesis and fertility. This unusual form of hypogonadism is caused by an inherent LH secretion disorder of the pituitary gland....

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Zugor V,Dimmler A,Schrott KM,Schott GE

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a rare finding in metastatic prostate cancer. In the literature peritoneal carcinomatosis is usually reported in its final stages with multiple metastases. A single peritoneal carcinomatosis with no further metastases is a very rare finding. CASE REPORT:We report the case of a...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Brehmer B,Makris A,Wellmann A,Jakse G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00