Hypocitraturia as a pathogenic risk factor in the mixed (calcium oxalate/uric acid) renal stones.

abstract：:Ectopia of the vas deferens (EVD) combined with agenesis of the seminal vesicle, is a rare congenital abnormality. We describe a case of EVD with agenesis of the ipsilateral seminal vesicle, presenting with pneumaturia and frequent urinary tract infection. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Magno C,Galì A,Inferrera A,Macrì A,Carmignani A,Famulari C

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this case report is to present a rare bladder tumour in a young patient 25 years after the treatment with cyclophosphamide because of a neuroblastoma of the right eye. The first symptom of the tumour was macroscopic haematuria with dysuria and pollakiuria. The final diagnosis was dictaminated by the p...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ramírez Sevilla C,Admella-Salvador C,Romero-Martin JA,Llopis-Manzanera J,Barranco-Sanz MA

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of clitoral hypertrophy of unknown origin. A 3-year-old girl showed clitoral hypertrophy at birth. Biochemical analysis of peripheral blood and endocrinological examinations were normal. Other virilizing symptoms were not recognized. Clitoroplasty was carried out, and the clitoris has not enlarged 20 ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Shiraishi K,Ishizu K,Takeuchi K,Takai K,Takihara H,Koga M,Naito K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The coexistence of polyp of the verumontanum, epidermoid paraurethral cyst and cryptorchidism presents a mosaic of congenital anomalies of the urogenital tract. We present a 30-year-old patient with a medical history of unilateral cryptorchidism, urinary tract infections, obstructive voiding symptoms and perineal disc...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kalafatis P,Zougkas K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We compared the results of holmium laser and pneumatic intracorporeal lithotripsy for large ureteric calculi in terms of efficacy, safety and complications. METHODS:The study was conducted between April 2009 and October 2010. 80 patients divided into two equally matched groups were included in a prospective ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kassem A,Elfayoumy H,Elsaied W,Elgammal M,Bedair A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Male infertility caused by azoospermia due to non-reconstructable obstruction or non-obstructive azoospermia can be treated by microsurgical epididymal aspiration (MESA) or testicular sperm extraction (TESE) followed by an intracytoplasmatic spermatozoa injection (ICSI). MATERIAL AND METHODS:From 9/93 to ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Schwarzer JU,Fiedler K,v Hertwig I,Krüsmann G,Würfel W,Schleyer M,Mühlen B,Pickl U,Löchner-Ernst D

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition plays a major role in the pathogenesis of the most widespread forms of nephrolithiasis, i.e. calcium (calcium oxalate and phosphate) and uric acid stone disease. For this reason, dietary measures are the first level of intervention in primary prevention, as well as in secondary prevention of recurrences. An ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Meschi T,Schianchi T,Ridolo E,Adorni G,Allegri F,Guerra A,Novarini A,Borghi L

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the incidence of healthcare-associated infections/urinary tract infection (UTI), risk factors, microorganisms isolated and antibiotic resistances in patients who underwent lower urinary tract endoscopic surgery (LUTES) in a tertiary care hospital. METHODS:A prospective observational study was carr...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sopeña-Sutil R,Medina-Polo J,Justo-Quintas J,Gil-Moradillo J,Garcia-Gonzalez L,Benítez-Sala R,Alonso-Isa M,Lara-Isla A,Tejido-Sanchez A

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:The last decade has seen the emergence of a variety of supine positions for carrying out percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). These positions all differ with regard to ease of puncture under image guidance, operative field availability, ability to make and dilate multiple tracts and ease of combining retrogr...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Bach C,Goyal A,Kumar P,Kachrilas S,Papatsoris AG,Buchholz N,Masood J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Basic science studies of ureteral physiology and pathophysiology are commonly performed on animal ureters due to several limitations associated with human ureteral sampling. In this work we question whether animal ureters are good replicas of human ureteral behavior for pharmacological studies. MATERIALS AN...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kyriazis I,Kallidonis P,Georgiopoulos I,Al-Aown A,Sakellaropoulos G,Stolzenburg JU,Liatsikos E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the effects of retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery (RPL) and transperitoneal laparoscopic surgery (TPL) on the hemodynamic and ventilatory functions in old patients. METHODS:Thirty-two senior patients underwent either RPL or TPL. Swan-Ganz and radial artery catheters were placed to monitor hemodyna...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ji Q,Zhang L,Li W,Jia H,Wang Y

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence, pathogenesis and clinical aspects of bacterial infections of the female urinary tract are described and the efficacy of therapies used at present is discussed. Based on a retrospective compilation of data on 142 female patients with urinary tract infections, the pathogen spectrum is defined and the the...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Rüttgers H,Grischke EM

更新日期：1987-01-01 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：: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：:We examined the effects of recombinant human tumor necrosis factor (rTNF) on highly metastatic rat prostatic cancer, Dunning R3327 MAT-LyLu, in vivo. It seemed that the inhibition of tumor growth needed more than 5 x 10(5) units of rTNF and this dose was near the lethal dose. Concerning the effect of rTNF on metastasi...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Iizumi T,Yazaki T,Umeda T,Soma GI

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To our knowledge only a few cases of renal milk of calcium have been reported. We have encountered 5 such patients. The diagnosis depends upon the demonstration of half-moon-shaped calcification in the lateral decubitus or upright roentgenograms. This condition should be differentiated from a renal calculus to avoid u...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Biyani CS,Bhatia V

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pseudo-aneurysm arising from the posterior division of right renal artery following pyelolithotomy is presented. The patient presented with massive haematuria and flank mass 7 days after pyelolithotomy. Selective renal arteriography revealed large pseudo-aneurysm in relation to the posterior division of rena...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Indudhara R,Malik N,Sharma GP,Vaidyanathan S

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The initial objective of this renal cancer study was to identify gene sets in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) to support grading of ccRCC histopathology. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Preselected ccRCC tumor tissues of grade 1 (G1, n = 14) and grade 3 (G3, n = 15) as well es 14 normal kidney tissues thereof ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Maruschke M,Koczan D,Reuter D,Ziems B,Nizze H,Hakenberg OW,Thiesen HJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) negatively affects the daily life of many people. Conservative treatments, such as antimuscarinics, do not always lead to sufficient improvement of the complaints and/or are often associated with considerable side effects resulting in treatment failure. In the case of failure or i...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Leong RK,De Wachter SG,van Kerrebroeck PE

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a case of gas-forming infection of the urinary tract in a diabetic patient. Plain film and computed tomography scans of the abdomen greatly facilitated clarification of the entire inflammatory process. The patient was cured by early nephrectomy conducted following unsuccessful treatment by percutan...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Egawa S,Utsunomiya T,Uchida T,Mashimo S,Koshiba K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To help bolster penile tension mechanically, we have tried implantation of silicone penile prostheses varying in type. Our simple and apparently successful procedures for organic impotence with the implantation of intrapenile silicone prostheses may well deserve recommendation in view of spinal impairment therapeutica...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Shishito S,Shirai M,Matsuda S

更新日期：1975-01-01 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：:The overnight (12 h) urinary excretion of glycosaminoglycans, citrate, magnesium, calcium and uric acid were measured in 82 normal subjects and 63 outpatients who had formed at least one urinary stone. No significant difference could be found between the two groups of unselected subjects with respect to any of the uri...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Nikkilä MT

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Augmentation cystoplasty is an effective approach to the detrusor hyperreflexia which is refractory to conservative treatment. Sporadic data have been published in patients with progressive diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Augmentation ileocystoplasty (Goodwin 'cup-patch') w...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Zachoval R,Pitha J,Medova E,Heracek J,Lukes M,Zalesky M,Urban M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phytate as sodium salt has been used at high doses to treat stone-former patients with idiopathic hypercalciuria. The experimental and clinical hypocalciuric effects of dietary fiber have also been assigned to the presence of phytate as calcium-magnesium salt (phytin). As a consequence of the additional inte...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Grases F,Perelló J,Simonet BM,Prieto RM,García-Raja A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We aimed at evaluating the incidence of lymphoceles, a common complication after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP), at a high volume centre, define risk factors and assess the clinical outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS:454 patients receiving RRP and pelvic lymph node dissection were assessed for postope...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Heers H,Laumeier T,Olbert PJ,Hofmann R,Hegele A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is a rare, benign condition characterized by progressive calcification of the scrotal skin. A 29-year-old man who had undergone primary surgical excision of idiopathic scrotal calcinosis 7 years previously presented with recurrence that he had first noticed 3 years after surgery. Multiple...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sugihara T,Tsuru N,Kume H,Homma Y,Ihara H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical and experimental investigations seem to underline the important role of fatty acids in the pathogenesis of hypercalciuria, a well-known risk factor for lithogenesis. To evaluate the relationships between the previously reported increase in plasma phospholipid arachidonic acid level and the factors responsible...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Baggio B,Budakovic A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cross-antigenicity between streptococcus, Su strain (OK-432), and rat bladder cancer BC-47 was studied by the immunocytochemistry. Both anti-Su (OK-432) and anti-BC-47 reacted with both homo- and heterogenous antigens. The specificity of the PAP reactions using these sera was confirmed by absorption study of the f...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Fujioka T,Aoki H,Yoshida M,Ohhori T,Kubo T

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00