Interleukin 6 is associated with cachexia in patients with prostate cancer.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prospectively test the hypothesis that end-fire transrectal ultrasound prostate biopsy probes have greater cancer detection rates than side-fire probes. Retrospective studies have suggested that such probes might have greater cancer detection rates. METHODS:The present prospective randomized multicenter t...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Rom M,Pycha A,Wiunig C,Reissigl A,Waldert M,Klatte T,Remzi M,Seitz C

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Cowper's Duct syringocele is a rare diagnosis and currently there exists no clinical guidelines for evaluation and management. This clinical challenge illustrates the case presentation, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment options for of a newly diagnosed Cowper's Duct syringocele. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Silverii H,Houle K,Rovner E

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the ratio of dietary calcium and oxalate consumption at mealtime affects gastrointestinal oxalate absorption and urinary oxalate excretion. METHODS:A study was conducted with 10 non-stone-forming adults placed on controlled diets with daily calcium and oxalate contents of 1000 and 750 mg...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Lange JN,Wood KD,Mufarrij PW,Callahan MF,Easter L,Knight J,Holmes RP,Assimos DG

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a young and older adult urology population, and which external factors were associated with diminished cognitive status at baseline. METHODS:We enrolled patients >18 years of age presenting to a large, urban tertiary care center for a wide variety of urologic com...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Roberge G,Stortz SK,Frankel WC,Greene KL,Deng DY

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infants born with imperforate anus have a high incidence of genitourinary anomalies. Vesicoureteral reflux was the most common abnormality in this series. Since these patients often have bacteriuria, this is an important finding. An intravenous pyelogram and voiding cystourethrogram should be part of the evaluation of...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Parrott TS,Woodard JR

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Invasive penile and urethral tumors are traditionally treated with aggressive excision that requires involved organ and adjacent organ sacrifice. An alternative approach seeks to completely excise the tumor with adequate margins while preserving form and function of the organ. We present 6 patients who under...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Davis JW,Schellhammer PF,Schlossberg SM

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To perform a randomized comparative study investigating the urodynamic effects of functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) on the inhibition of detrusor overactivity. METHODS:Thirty-two patients with urinary incontinence due to detrusor overactivity (15 men, 17 women...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Yamanishi T,Sakakibara R,Uchiyama T,Suda S,Hattori T,Ito H,Yasuda K

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 54-year-old man was evaluated for symptoms of bladder outlet obstruction. Evaluation revealed a 10 by 9.8-cm tumor composed of bland, fibroblastic, poorly cellular material adjacent to the prostate. Administration of a course of antiestrogen (tamoxifen) and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (sulindac) resulted ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Izes JK,Zinman LN,Larsen CR

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current methods to evaluate renovascular hypertension in the pediatric population often requires a general anesthetic. Saralasin, an angiotensin II competitive inhibitor, is a safe, noninvasive technique which can be utilized at the bedside in a salt-depleted child off antihypertensive medication. Two illustrative cas...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Gillespie L,Ehrlich RM,Marks LS,Maxwell MH,Kaufman JJ

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In 2001, we reported a novel technique for pediatric circumcision that has proved to be fast, reliable, and safe during the past 4 years, with good cosmetic results. Inspired by our success with this technique, we have created a similar device to be used for adults. METHODS:We conducted a prospective, rando...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Decastro B,Gurski J,Peterson A

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of ecthyma gangrenosum involving the penis in an IV drug abuser probably resulting from direct arterial septic embolization from a femoral injection site. An increased awareness of this condition is essential because misdiagnosis has been reported in up to 100 percent of cases. Prompt diagnosis is es...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Cunningham DL,Persky L

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last fifteen years, 6 adult patients were treated in whom obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction or the renal pelvis was caused by a benign renal cyst. The cyst extended from the renal hilus in each case and had turgor sufficient to overcome the pressure of intrapelvic urine. Operative unroofing of the c...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Amar AD,Das S

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the evaluation of 116 renal masses 91 (80%) were interpreted as cystic and 25 (20%) as solid. Additional evaluation by arteriography and finally surgery showed that 3 of the 25 initially believed to be solid proved to be cystic. These three renal masses with internal echoes on ultrasound were found at surgery to be...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Arger PH,Zarembok I

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative ileal-ileal intussusception is an unusual and uncommonly cited complication of bladder augmentation. The preoperative diagnosis is difficult due to the vague clinical findings. We report a case of ileal-ileal intussusception that occurred following gastrocystoplasty in a child. Computed tomography accura...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Mordkin R,Gibbons MD,Cain MP

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical experience with thirty-one implantable Silastic penile prostheses in 28 patients is reviewed, with success in all but 2 patients. Surgical technique, indications for the procedure, postoperative complications, and results are reviewed. It is suggested that consideration be made for use of an implantable penil...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Bias HI,Leverett CL,Parry WL,Halverstadt DB

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present our experience of vaginal reconstruction in female cloacal exstrophy patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The records of 7 postpubertal female cloacal exstrophy patients (median age, 17 years; range, 11-26 years) were retrospectively reviewed. Complete duplication of the uterus and vagina was noted in a...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Hisamatsu E,Nakagawa Y,Sugita Y

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with a durable, complete, local and pulmonary remission of a metastatic sarcomatoid carcinoma of the bladder treated with gemcitabine and cisplatin is presented. Sarcomatoid carcinoma arising in the bladder is a rare and notoriously aggressive variant of urothelial carcinoma for which an effective systemic t...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Froehner M,Gaertner HJ,Manseck A,Wirth MP

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fibroepithelial polyps of the ureter, usually of congenital or inflammatory origin, are rare entities. These polyps are often solitary, but cases of multiple polyps have also been reported. Treatment of these entities has evolved with emerging surgical techniques and technologies. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE:We de...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Carey RI,Bird VG

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of mass circumcision performed using a plastic clamp. METHODS:A total of 2013 males, including infants, children, adolescents, and adults were circumcised during a 7-day period by using a plastic clamp technique. Complications were analyzed retrospectively in regard to 4 d...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Senel FM,Demirelli M,Pekcan H

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate an alternative to clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) for individuals with neurogenic bladder for its effects on independence, privacy, and convenience. This prospective cohort study provides an initial assessment of quality of life, safety, and efficacy of closed diurnal indwelling catheter...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Sturm RM,Cantrell AB,Durbin-Johnson B,Kurzrock EA

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the oncologic outcomes of patients with retroperitoneal teratoma only at primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) who did not receive adjuvant chemotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between 1979 and 2010, 23 patients with clinical stage (CS) I and II disease underwent primary RPLND at o...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Liu NW,Cary C,Strine AC,Beck SD,Masterson TA,Bihrle R,Foster RS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal cell carcinoma with tumor thrombus extension into the inferior vena cava (IVC) remains a difficult operative challenge. Placement of a suprarenal "temporary" IVC filter, with its ease of insertion and removal, makes it the ideal treatment to prevent pulmonary embolism in these difficult cases. We report the firs...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Wellons E,Rosenthal D,Schoborg T,Shuler F,Levitt A

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide an update on SpaceOAR System, a Food and Drug Administration-approved hydrogel indicated to create distance between the prostate and the rectum which has been studied in phase 2 and 3 clinical trials. Here, we review and summarize these clinical results including the safety of prostate-rectum space...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Karsh LI,Gross ET,Pieczonka CM,Aliotta PJ,Skomra CJ,Ponsky LE,Nieh PT,Han M,Hamstra DA,Shore ND

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the establishment and characterization of a human cell line, SEM-1, from a patient diagnosed with a mediastinal seminoma. METHODS:A small percentage of germ cell tumors develop as primary lesions in extragonadal sites, and the etiology of these tumors is poorly understood. Currently, only 2 cell ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Russell SM,Lechner MG,Mokashi A,Megiel C,Jang JK,Taylor CR,Looijenga LH,French CA,Epstein AL

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report on biochemical recurrence (BCR) and major complications in patients with prior prostate resection that underwent cryosurgery (CS) for prostate cancer. METHODS:The Columbia University Urologic Oncology database identified patients that underwent CS after resection. Patient demographics, surgical det...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Ullal AV,Korets R,Katz AE,Wenske S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hormone-independent and cytotoxic drug-resistant tumor growth in osteoblastic metastases defines poor survival in patients with advanced prostate cancer. Therefore, we analyzed the ability of human osteoblast-like cells (MG-63 cells) and MG-63 conditioned media (MG-63 CM) to protect PC-3 human prostate cance...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Reyes-Moreno C,Sourla A,Choki I,Doillon C,Koutsilieris M

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess efficacy and safety of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) infiltration of the buccal mucosal graft (BMG) harvest site in alleviating pain by evaluating the postoperative narcotic usage, pain score, and morbidities. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Single-blinded randomized controlled trial of 43 adult patients for BMG...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Chua ME,Zuckerman JM,Strehlow R 6th,Virasoro R,DeLong JM,Tonkin J,McCammon KA

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the cellular, plasma, and urinary oxalate and erythrocyte oxalate flux in patients with calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) stone formation vs normal controls. Pathologic oxalate clearance in humans is mostly integrated in calcium oxalate stone formation. An underlying cause of deficient oxalate cle...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Oehlschläger S,Fuessel S,Meye A,Herrmann J,Froehner M,Albrecht S,Wirth MP

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The radiologic findings in bilharzial contracted bladder are presented. Calcifications of the bladder were seen in only 4.3 per cent, hydronephrosis in 37.2 per cent, and reflux in 62.8 per cent. ...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Al-Ghorab MM,Rahman MA,El-Rifaie M,Hanafy HM,Abou El Azm T,Arafa A,Saad SM

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine risk factors for, and long-term effects of, glycemic control on urinary incontinence among women with type 1 diabetes enrolled in the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications study. METHODS:The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1982-1993) cohort follow-up, Epidemiology o...

journal_title：Urology

authors： Sarma AV,Kanaya A,Nyberg LM,Kusek JW,Vittinghoff E,Rutledge B,Cleary PA,Gatcomb P,Brown JS,Diabetes Control and Complications Trial\/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications Research Group.

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00