Epididymo-orchitis due to brucellosis: not only to be considered in endemic areas. Two cases for the price of three patients.

abstract：:Sex-dependent stone formation following portacaval shunt (PCS) was investigated in 82 male and 71 female Sprague-Dawley rats. 72.6% of male PCS rats and none of the female PCS rats developed urolithiasis, in 90.2%, potassium-hydrogen-urate stones formed. Hormonal analysis revealed significant alterations in steroid ho...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Heidenreich A,Engelmann U

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Verrucous carcinoma (VC) is a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) with an extremely well-differentiated microscopic appearance. It is able to show extensive local invasion, but practically never metastasizes. VCs mostly occur in the oral cavity, larynx, nasal cavity, esophagus, vulva, vagina, anorectal regio...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Baseskioğlu B,Yenilmez A,Acıkalın M,Can C,Dönmez T

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present paper was to review findings from the most relevant studies and to evaluate the value of current chemotherapy and surgery in advanced unresectable and metastatic bladder cancer. Studies were identified by searching the MEDLINE® and PubMed® databases up to 2011 using both medical subject heading ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Racioppi M,D'Agostino D,Totaro A,Pinto F,Sacco E,D'Addessi A,Marangi F,Palermo G,Bassi PF

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The use of cadaveric pediatric kidneys has been suggested as a means to overcome organ shortage, but is debated because of technical complications and an increased incidence of functional allograft impairment. METHODS:We experienced 2 cases of cadaveric renal transplantation from a non-heart-beating pedia...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Nakatani T,Uchida J,Yamazaki T,Iwai T,Naganuma T,Kim T,Sugimura K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technetium-labeled red blood cell scintigraphy using a bolus injection was used to obtain a noninvasive quantitative measurement of renal blood flow. The method used is an adaptation of the one used for calculating cerebral blood flow which involves deconvolution of the first pass of the isotope through the kidneys. T...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Moskovitz B,Groshar D,Vardi Y,Babchyck B,Levin DR

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We report our prospective clinical result of transurethral resection in saline (TURIS) versus monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) system in treating large-volume benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with BPH (volume >50 ml) were enrolled in the study. An int...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Chen Q,Zhang L,Liu YJ,Lu JD,Wang GM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clear cell adenocarcinoma arising in the lower urinary tract is unusual. We report a case of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the bladder in a 54-year-old male. Cystoscopic examination revealed a tumour arising from the dome of the urinary bladder. Histologically, the tumour was chiefly composed of tubulocystic and papill...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Signori G,Tonini G,Aulenti V,Taher B,Rad FK,Tosana M,Ungari M,Zorzi F

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：:Loin pain haematuria (LPHS) is a rare and difficult-to-diagnose syndrome. Different therapeutic approaches have been used historically with little or no success. We report a case of LPHS in which bilateral renal autotransplantation led to pain relief, cessation of all medication and no recurrence beyond two years of f...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Rohrer F,Déglise S,Bettschart V,Schmidtko J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the reliability of the physician-assisted International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). PATIENTS AND METHODS:374 patients who applied to our clinic with erectile dysfunction problems were asked to complete the IIEF questionnaire; 225 patients who visited the clinic again within 1-3 days com...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bayraktar Z,Atun AI

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate outcomes of laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) and laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) for adrenal masses in the light of changing laparoscopic surgical techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Seventy-three patients were analyzed retrospectively. There were 2 groups; group 1 included patients who had co...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Arslan M,Akin Y,Ates M,Degirmenci T,Kozacioglu Z,Ors B,Gunlusoy B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The urinary bladder is commonly involved in pelvic malignancy. The incidence of apparent extension into adjacent organs in locally advanced colorectal malignancy is 5-12%. It is not known with other pelvic malignancy. No guidelines are available for its management. Often a dilemma exists between cystectomy...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Siva Prasad G,Chacko KN,Antony D,Lionel G,Kekre NS,Gopalakrishnan G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to examine clinical/pathological characteristics, prognosis and tendency to metastasis of mixed germ cell tumours (MGCTs) that contain a seminoma component. METHODS:A total of 111 MGCT cases between 2008 and 2018 were retrospectively enrolled. The patients were divided into 2 group...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Akan S,Ediz C,Tavukcu HH,Ozgun A,Yilmaz O

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experiments were performed to explore the influence of noradrenaline and isoproterenol on the ureteral peristalsis in the canine pelviureteral system in vitro. The rhythmic changes of intrapelvic pressure no longer became manifest, and simultaneously recorded electromyograms revealed disappearance of peristalsis at si...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Morita T,Tsuchida S

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in immunosuppressant medications, improvement in long-term survival for kidney transplant recipients has been more difficult to achieve. In fact, the number of patients with failing grafts who must either return to dialysis or undergo a second transplant is increasing. Second transplantation...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

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

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is a need for more exhaustive data concerning the use of prophylactic ureteral stenting for extended debulking and cytoreductive procedures in the literature. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A retrospective analysis of the CARPEPACEM study protocol database was performed. The trial protocol schedules the posit...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Coccolini F,Lotti M,Manfredi R,Catena F,Vallicelli C,De Iaco PA,Da Pozzo L,Frigerio L,Ansaloni L

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of ureteral wall thickness (UWT) and stone-related parameters for medical expulsive therapy (MET) success with an alpha blocker in pediatric upper ureteral stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 35 children receiving MET ureteral stones (<10 mm) were evaluate...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tuerxun A,Batuer A,Erturhan S,Eryildirim B,Camur E,Sarica K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelolipomas of the adrenal gland were first described in 1905. They are rare cortical, nonfunctioning, benign neoplasms, generally unilateral, usually discovered by accident or at autopsy. Thus they are often classified as 'incidentaloma'. These tumors are more frequent in males 40-60 years old. Most adrenal myelolip...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Appetecchia M,Chilelli M,Sciarretta F,Anzà M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of massive bilateral staghorn calculi in a spinal cord injury patient with significant renal compromise. The patient was successfully treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy to achieve a stone-free status. The various options of treatment are discussed with special attention to the technical as...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Issa MM,McNamara DE,Myrick SE,Hansen MH,Gong M,Perkash I

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interstitial cystitis is a chronic benign disease of the bladder that causes bothersome and debilitating symptoms and mainly affects women. Since interstitial cystitis (IC) might result from a defective glycosaminoglycan layer of the bladder epithelium, we conducted a trial of hyaluronic acid (HA), used intravesically...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Porru D,Campus G,Tudino D,Valdes E,Vespa A,Scarpa RM,Usai E

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of a new sclerotization technique with pure ethanol in the treatment of symptomatic renal cysts. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fourteen patients having renal cysts with a meant diameter of 10 (range 5-15) cm were treated. Our technique includes: ultrasound-guided percutaneous puncture with an 18-ga...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gasparini D,Sponza M,Valotto C,Marzio A,Luciani LG,Zattoni F

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:119 patients with stage-IV renal cell carcinoma were treated using immunotherapy with autologous tumor vaccine. The immunization was carried out at monthly intervals, the patients were restaged every 3 months using X-ray, ultrasound scanning or computed tomography as well as bone scintigraphy in the follow-up. The pat...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Schärfe T,Müller S,Riedmiller H,Jacobi GH,Hohenfellner R

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Splenic metastases of solid tumors are exceptional. We report the first case of an isolated splenic metastasis from prostate carcinoma, 5 years after radical prostatectomy. The splenic tumor was revealed by a pain and progressive increase in the serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. Histology of the spleen show...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Compérat E,Azzouzi AR,Chartier-Kastler E,Ménégaux F,Capron F,Richard F,Charlotte F

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed four living related kidney transplantations from donors with double inferior vena cava (D-IVC), in which the left kidney was selected in two cases and the right in two cases. By dissecting the right internal iliac vein and isolating the right external iliac vein, the surgical procedure of the recipient si...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Nakatani T,Kim T,Naganuma T,Uchida J,Takemoto Y,Sugimura K

更新日期：2004-01-01 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:To present the incidence of bacterial colonization on ureteral double J stents (DJS); isolate the uropathogens; define the rate of multi-resistant bacteria strains (MRBS) and present their clinical importance. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The whole body of 105 DJSs was examined for the pr...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kozyrakis D,Perikleous S,Chatzistamou SE,Kateris D,Soukias G,Karatzas A,Dimitriadis I

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We aimed to perform a multi-institutional study using a national database led by the Japanese Society of Endourology to investigate the effect of surgeon or hospital volume on the safety of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Clinical data of 3,214 patients who underwent RAR...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Hirasawa Y,Yoshioka K,Nasu Y,Yamamoto M,Hinotsu S,Takenaka A,Fujisawa M,Shiroki R,Tozawa K,Fukasawa S,Kashiwagi A,Tatsugami K,Tachibana M,Terachi T,Gotoh M,Japanese Society of Endourology.

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nearly 80% of the patients suffering from advanced stages of prostate cancer in Germany are treated currently with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) analogs alone or in combination with androgen receptor antagonists. The aim of this study was to assess whether the prescription practice for LH-R...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Rohde V,Diemer T,Hauck E,Bestmann B,Miller J,Schröder H,Weidner W,Katalinic A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the optimal place to apply the local anesthetic agent and to investigate the efficacy of lidocaine-prilocaine cream on the perianal and intrarectal region during prostate biopsy. METHODS:The study included 80 patients. Patients were randomized into four groups: group 1 served as the control group and...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kandirali E,Ulukaradag E,Uysal B,Serin E,Semercioz A,Metin A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To compare the semen quality score and the seminal oxidative stress reactive oxygen species (ROS) and total antioxidant capacity (ROS-TAC score) in men with idiopathic infertility with normal donors and to a known group of fertile and infertile men. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Principal component analysis was ap...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pasqualotto FF,Sharma RK,Pasqualotto EB,Agarwal A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00