Type 1 plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) and its impact on angiogenesis, progression and patient survival after radical nephrectomy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The biological potential of prostate cancer is extremely variable. Particular interest is focused on markers not expressed in normal prostatic tissues. pS2 protein expression has been demonstrated in a range of malignant tissues in an oestrogen-independent pathway. Recently, it has been demonstrated that pS2...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Ather MH,Abbas F,Faruqui N,Israr M,Pervez S

更新日期：2004-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostate cancer is the most frequently reported cancer in males in Europe, and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. The aim of the current review was to characterize the clinical, economic and humanistic burden of disease associated with prostate cancer in France, Germany, the UK and Canad...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Smith-Palmer J,Takizawa C,Valentine W

更新日期：2019-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUD:To evaluate the relationship between omentin-1 and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is the most common urological disease in elderly men worldwide. Lower serum omentin-1 levels were reported to be negatively associated with the incidence of inflammation, diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome, which ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： He H,Wu S,Hao J,Wang L,Ai K,Zhu X,Xu R,Zhao X,Wang Y,Zhong Z

更新日期：2020-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Jackstone is a bladder stone that has a similar appearance to toy jacks. However review of the English language medical literature revealed only a few previous reports of jackstone calculus. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case in which a large jackstone calculus was incidentally detected during the evaluatio...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Subasinghe D,Goonewardena S,Kathiragamathamby V

更新日期：2017-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mannitol has been employed to ameliorate renal warm ischemia damage during partial nephrectomy, however, there is limited scientific evidence to support the use of mannitol during partial nephrectomy. The objective of the present study was to investigate the glomerular number after renal warm ischemia, with ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Damasceno-Ferreira JA,Abreu LAS,Bechara GR,Costa WS,Pereira-Sampaio MA,Sampaio FJB,De Souza DB

更新日期：2018-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore the feasibility and long-term outcomes of renal preservation in a retrospective cohort of patients with ureteral urothelial carcinoma undergoing total ureterectomy with ileal-ureteral substitution. METHODS:A retrospective review of the data from patients treated with total ureterectomy with ileal...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Ou YC,Hu CY,Cheng HL,Yang WH

更新日期：2018-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fesoterodine is an antimuscarinic for the treatment of overactive bladder, a syndrome of urgency, with or without urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), usually with increased daytime frequency and nocturia. Our objective was to develop predictive models to describe the dose response of fesoterodine. METHODS:D...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Cardozo L,Khullar V,El-Tahtawy A,Guan Z,Malhotra B,Staskin D

更新日期：2010-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with neurogenic bladder (NB), elevated intravesical pressures can be transmitted to the upper urinary tract, causing hydronephrosis (HN) and ureteral dilation (UD), which are referred to as upper urinary tract dilation (UUTD). Ureteral obstruction at the bladder wall is another cause for UUTD, bu...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Liao L,Zhang F,Chen G

更新日期：2014-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To establish and internally validate an innovative R.I.R.S. scoring system that allows urologists to preoperatively estimate the stone-free rate (SFR) after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). METHODS:This study included 382 eligible samples from a total 573 patients who underwent RIRS from January 2014 t...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Xiao Y,Li D,Chen L,Xu Y,Zhang D,Shao Y,Lu J

更新日期：2017-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adult men with autoimmune conditions are commonly prescribed anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents; however, there is a paucity of quality evidence as to their effect on male fertility (e.g. semen parameters and sperm quality). Our objective was to determine if men with autoimmune conditions are being...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Cooley LF,Wren J,Keeter MK,Lam I,Bennett N,Brannigan RE

更新日期：2020-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study is to determine in a case series (four patients) how calcified deposits in renal papillae are associated with the development of calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) papillary calculi. METHODS:From the recently collected papillary calculi, we evaluated retrospectively patients, subj...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Grases F,Costa-Bauzá A,Prieto RM,Conte A,Servera A

更新日期：2013-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schwannomas are tumours arising from Schwann cells, which sheath the peripheral nerves. Here, we report a rare case of left intrascrotal, extratesticular schwannoma. Although rare, scrotal localisation of schwannomas has been reported in male children, adult men, and elderly men. They are usually asymptomati...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Palleschi G,Carbone A,Cacciotti J,Manfredonia G,Porta N,Fuschi A,de Nunzio C,Petrozza V,Pastore AL

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper urinary tract stones is the most common diseases in urology. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and ureteroscopic lithotripsy (fURL) are common treatment, but both their efficacy and safety are controversial. Thus we aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PCNL and fURL in the treatment of upper ur...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Chen Y,Wen Y,Yu Q,Duan X,Wu W,Zeng G

更新日期：2020-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study describes and compares health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of prostate cancer patients who received either radical prostatectomy (nerve-sparing, nsRP, or non-nerve-sparing, nnsRP) or radiotherapy (external RT, brachytherapy, or both combined) for treatment of localised prostate cancer. METHODS...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Eisemann N,Nolte S,Schnoor M,Katalinic A,Rohde V,Waldmann A

更新日期：2015-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was designed to summarize the clinical outcomes of transverse preputial island flap urethroplasty for single-stage correction of proximal hypospadias in our hospital. METHOD:This study retrospectively analysed the clinical data, including the preoperative general information, intraoperative and p...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Cui X,He Y,Huang W,Chen L,Wang Y,Zhou C

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this population-based study was to assess patient, physician and tumour determinants associated with positive surgical margins after prostatectomy, and to assess the effects of positive surgical margins on prostate cancer-specific survival. METHODS:We included 1'254 prostate cancer patients...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Retèl VP,Bouchardy C,Usel M,Neyroud-Caspar I,Schmidlin F,Wirth G,Iselin C,Miralbell R,Rapiti E

更新日期：2014-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess whether application of a hyaluronic acid-carboxymethyl cellulose membrane (HA/CMC) to the prostate bed and neurovascular plate facilitated early return of continence after nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). METHODS:The subjects were 183 consecutive patients with organ-confi...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Hinata N,Bando Y,Chiba K,Furukawa J,Harada K,Ishimura T,Nakano Y,Fujisawa M

更新日期：2019-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To identify the value of unilateral pedal lymphangiography (LPG) plus computed tomography angiography (CTA) in accurate depiction of persistent idiopathic chyluria undetectable by ordinary contrast CT. METHODS:Eighteen patients 44-63 years of age with persistent idiopathic chyluria who failed conservative m...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Liu D,Liu B,Xia W,Tang Q,Wang H,Wang J,Zhou Y,Yu J,Li W,Wang M,Zhou W,Hu S,Shao Y

更新日期：2018-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bladder hyperthermic intracavitary chemotherapy (HIVEC) has good effectiveness for bladder cancer, but conventional HIVEC systems lack precision and convenient application. To test the safety of a new HIVEC device (BR-TRG-II-type) in pigs and to perform a preliminary clinical trial in patients with bladder c...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Ba M,Cui S,Long H,Gong Y,Wu Y,Lin K,Tu Y,Zhang B,Wu W

更新日期：2019-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoporosis is a common consequence of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer. Up to 20 % of men on ADT have suffered from fractures within 5 years. The WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) has been utilized to predict the 10-year probability of major osteoporotic and hip fracture. Howev...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kawahara T,Fusayasu S,Izumi K,Yokomizo Y,Ito H,Ito Y,Kurita K,Furuya K,Hasumi H,Hayashi N,Myoshi Y,Miyamoto H,Yao M,Uemura H

更新日期：2016-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caveolae play a significant role in disease phenotypes such as cancer, diabetes, bladder dysfunction, and muscular dystrophy. The aim of this study was to elucidate the caveolin-1 (CAV1) protein expression in renal cell cancer (RCC) and to determine its potential prognostic relevance. METHODS:289 clear cell...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Steffens S,Schrader AJ,Blasig H,Vetter G,Eggers H,Tränkenschuh W,Kuczyk MA,Serth J

更新日期：2011-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wilms tumor is the most common renal tumor of childhood. Duplication of the inferior vena cava is an uncommon anomaly. In the present study, we present a case of Wilms tumor with the inferior vena cava duplication, which has not been reported previously. CASE PRESENTATION:A 14-month-old female presented wit...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Guo F,Li T,Liu W,Wang G,Ma R,Wu R

更新日期：2018-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Urinary incontinence (UI) is highly prevalent and affects the lives of many men and women. We aimed to conduct a qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) to explore the experience of living with UI and to develop a conceptual model that can help us to understand this experience, and the potential barriers to app...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Toye F,Barker KL

更新日期：2020-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Ethiopia, about 9000 fistula cases are estimated to occur every year with an incidence of 2.2/1000 women. This study was aimed to determine obstetric fistula characteristics and surgical repair outcomes among patients with fistula surgical repair. METHODS:A Hospital based cross sectional study design was...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sori DA,Azale AW,Gemeda DH

更新日期：2016-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to explore the budget impact of dutasteride plus tamsulosin fixed-dose combination (DUT + TAM FDC) versus tamsulosin monotherapy, in the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) from the perspective of the Greek healthcare insurance system. METHODS:A Micros...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Geitona M,Karabela P,Katsoulis IA,Kousoulakou H,Lyberopoulou E,Bitros E,Xaplanteris L,Papanicolaou S

更新日期：2014-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To review the possible mechanisms proposed to explain the etiology of 46, XX sex reversal by investigating the clinical characteristics and their relationships with chromosomal karyotype and the SRY(sex-determining region Y)gene. METHODS:Five untreated 46, XX patients with SRY-positive were referred for inf...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Wu QY,Li N,Li WW,Li TF,Zhang C,Cui YX,Xia XY,Zhai JS

更新日期：2014-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the factor structure, dimensionality and construct validity of the (5-item) PRAFAB questionnaire score in women with stress urinary incontinence (stress UI). METHODS:A cross validation study design was used in a cohort of 279 patients who were randomly divided into Sample A or B. Sample A was...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Hendriks EJ,Bernards AT,Staal JB,de Vet HC,de Bie RA

更新日期：2008-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to retrospectively assess the results of treatment of upper urinary tract stones with the Sonolith vision manufactured by EDAP, and purchased in 2004. METHODS:The subjects were 226 Japanese patients who underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) alone as an initial treatment and coul...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Nakamura K,Tobiume M,Narushima M,Yoshizawa T,Nishikawa G,Kato Y,Katsuda R,Zennami K,Aoki S,Yamada Y,Honda N,Sumitomo M

更新日期：2011-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with newly diagnosed non-metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma are typically classified as at low, intermediate, or high risk of disease progression using blood prostate-specific antigen concentration, tumour T category, and tumour pathological Gleason score. Classification is used to both predict clin...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Johnston WL,Catton CN,Swallow CJ

更新日期：2019-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnostic pathway for prostate cancer (PCa) is advancing towards an imaging-driven approach. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging, although increasingly used, has not shown sufficient accuracy to replace biopsy for now. The introduction of new ultrasound (US) modalities, such as quantitative contr...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Mannaerts CK,Wildeboer RR,Postema AW,Hagemann J,Budäus L,Tilki D,Mischi M,Wijkstra H,Salomon G

更新日期：2018-11-08 00:00:00