Renal cysts: can percutaneous ethanol injections be considered an alternative to surgery?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the pathophysiology of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in aged men without bladder outlet obstruction in a videourodynamic study. METHODS:In a videourodynamic study of 324 consecutive men with moderate to severe LUTS suggestive for bladder outlet obstruction, 112 were found to be urodynamically...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kuo HC

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether or not the age of spontaneous resolution of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (MNE) was familial. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A questionnaire was administered to more than 1,500 people, and 100 appropriate participants were identified from four referral hospitals. We included the participants ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Oguz U,Aykac A,Demirelli E,Sancak EB,Resorlu B,Sarikaya S,Damar E,Bozkurt OF,Ogreden E,Yalcin O

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunotherapy is the most effective treatment for carcinoma in situ and high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). However, it can also provoke diverse side effects. We found 1 patient with a significantly and rapidly reduced bladder volume after the instillation of BCG. Few s...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Yang C,Lv Z,Li Y

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) seems to be a useful tool for prostate cancer (PCa) detection in patients with a previous negative biopsy but persistently increased prostate-specific antigen (PSA) values. Additionally, it enables correct cancer localization in patients with known PCa under active...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Quentin M,Blondin D,Klasen J,Schek J,Buchbender C,Miese FR,Antoch G,Barski D,Albers P,Arsov C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sunitinib is standard first-line therapy for metastatic clear cell renal cancer (MCRC). It is associated with leucopenia; however, its effects on specific immune cell subsets are unclear. Alterations in immune cell subsets may contribute to tumour progression. METHODS:Lymphocyte subsets (CD3, 4, 8, 19 and 5...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Powles T,Chowdhury S,Bower M,Saunders N,Lim L,Shamash J,Sarwar N,Sadev A,Peters J,Green J,Boleti K,Augwal S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With this letter to the editor we present for the first time a study on CHEK2 expression in normal urothelium of healthy male smokers, former smokers and non-smokers. We could show a statistically significant downregulation of this DNA repair gene in current smokers compared to non-smokers, suggesting that smoking dow...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Breyer J,Denzinger S,Hartmann A,Otto W

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Periurethral cysts are a rare entity that may be confused with urethral diverticula. The protocol for diagnosis and management of these lesions is still unclear. We present our experience with six patients presenting with periurethral cysts. METHODS:From 2001 to 2005 we evaluated six patients with a pa...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Lucioni A,Rapp DE,Gong EM,Fedunok P,Bales GT

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:β-HCG has been the only tumor marker evaluated in testicular vein (VT) blood until now. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the correlation between the tumor markers β-HCG, AFP, PLAP, and LDH from the VT and peripheral blood as well as their significance in predicting tumor recurrence and tumor stage. METHODS:Patients...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Zauner T,Heidler S,Lusuardi L,Albrecht W,Wimpissinger F

更新日期：2020-12-17 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：OBJECTIVE:In spite of readily available evidence-based guidelines on urolithiasis treatment, practical applications of treatments vary from country to country, or even within countries. The choice of treatment depends not only on the evidence, but often on general non-medical decision factors such as infrastructure, ex...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Durner L,Bach C,El Howairis Mel F,Hakenberg OW,Buchholz N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been well established that erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common incident in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia. Animal models have been described to investigate the relationship between bladder obstruction and ED. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether partial bladder outlet obstruction (PBOO) i...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Demir O,Esen EC,Murat N,Aslan G,Gidener S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adherence of human prostate carcinoma (PC 3, DU 145), bladder (647 V, J 82) carcinoma and melanoma (RPMI-8252) cell lines to plastic and bovine endothelial monolayers (BEM) was tested in the presence of 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 20 IU of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), unfractionated heparin (UFH) or saline as a control. Cu...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Lersch C,Gericke D,Classen M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the possible effect of urinary tract infection (UTI) on the fragility of calcium-containing stones (calcium-oxalate, calcium-phosphate), the results of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) therapy in 81 patients with UTI and 30 patients with no sign of UTI were comparatively evaluated. ESWL paramet...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Sarica K,Küpeli B,Soygür T,Türkölmez K,Göğüş O

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：AIM:Since DNA damage-related apoptosis is raising concerns regarding abnormal spermatogenesis, we investigated the changes in γ-H2AX during testicular germ cell apoptotic responses in the varicocele model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Varicocele was induced by partial ligation of the left renal vein and animals were sacrific...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Chang IY,Kim JH,Park KH,Yoon SP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to investigate whether ischemia-induced prostate damage during cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass causes bladder outlet obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study involved 37 men who underwent elective cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass. Prostate-specific antig...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Guvel S,Turkoz R,Egilmez T,Kilinc F,Yaycioglu O,Atalay H,Ozkardes H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of socioeconomic status-related parameters on competing (non-bladder cancer) mortality after radical cystectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 1,268 consecutive patients who underwent radical cystectomy for urothelial or undifferentiated bladder cancer at our institution between 1...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Froehner M,Muallah D,Koch R,Hübler M,Borkowetz A,Heberling U,Huber J,Wirth MP,Thomas C

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystinuria is a rare cause of renal calculi, whose management presents a complex problem mainly due to the hardness and high recurrence rate of cystine stones. During the period 1987-1991, 28 established cases of cystine calculi were treated by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and percutaneous nephrolithot...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Cranidis AI,Karayannis AA,Delakas DS,Livadas CE,Anezinis PE

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both under physiologic conditions and after short-term ischemia (1-3 min) kallikrein and locally synthesized prostaglandins contribute to control renal blood flow. In the present experiment the antiproteases aprotinin and gabexate-mesilate were administered to rabbits in an attempt to show whether the hemodynamic chan...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pflüger H,Maier M,Binder BR

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of clam ileocystoplasty in 32 patients were evaluated. Nineteen patients had a neuropathic (group N) and 13 a nonneuropathic disease (group NN). Mean follow-up was 75 months; 62 months for group N and 95 months for group NN. Mean age was 38 years. Postoperative complications and some quality-of-life parame...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Geertsen U,Mommsen S

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chronic renal damage due to tubulointerstitial fibrosis is one of several complications of posterior urethral valves in a significant number of children. As activation of the renin-angiotensin system plays an important role in this injury, we conducted this study to investigate whether administration of captopr...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Shirazi M,Noorafshan A,Bahri MA,Tanideh N

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:Controversies abound in relation to the treatment of every stage of prostate cancer and its natural history. We critically evaluate the controversies and information that exist. An ongoing autopsy project at Wayne State University aims to: define the prevalence of incidental cancer in subjects between 20 and 70 years ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pontes JE

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the association between dyslipidemia and nephrolithiasis risk in a Chinese population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fasting plasma lipid profiles were measured in a case-control study of 540 nephrolithiasis cases and 656 kidney stone-free controls. RESULTS:Triglycerides (TG) levels were significantly hig...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ding Q,Ouyang J,Fan B,Cao C,Fan Z,Ding L,Li F,Tu W,Jin X,Wang J,Shi Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The treatment approach for enuresis is controversial due to the lack of consensus as to the exact causes of nocturnal enuresis. Despite various treatment modalities, pharmacotherapy still appears to be the common choice. The aim of this prospective study was the evaluation of the efficacy of combination therapy...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Tahmaz L,Kibar Y,Yildirim I,Ceylan S,Dayanç M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of resection of a solitary metastatic lesion is quite foreign in prostate cancer, as metastases to regional lymph nodes or to other distant sites are most likely suggestive of disseminated disease. The current report demonstrates a very unique case, in whom excision of a solitary pulmonary metastasis has r...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Pruthi RS,Hubbard JS,Kouba E,Wallen E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper urinary tract dynamics was evaluated using diuresis renography during full and empty reservoir in 14 patients (11 men, 3 women, 13-70 years old) with intestinal urinary reservoir or intestinal bladder augmentation. Types of operation were Mainz pouch urinary diversion 5, Mainz neobladder to urethra, 5, Kock pouc...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Takeda M,Katayama Y,Tsutsui T,Komeyama T,Takahashi H,Nishiyama T,Mizusawa T,Saito K,Tanikawa T,Sato S

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral metastases of testicular malignant lymphomas have been reported. In this case a testicular metastasis secondary to a primary cerebral malignant lymphoma is presented. This unusual case does not correspond to the known metastatic pattern of malignant lymphoma. ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Buchholz NP,Huber-Buchholz MM,Stähelin J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study deals with morphological changes during erection both in the penile deep artery supplying the corpus cavernosum and in veins draining it. These vessels were shown to maintain wide lumina in the flaccid state. In the erect state induced by injection of papaverine, the postcavernous venules were compre...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Hanyu S

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the protective role of thymoquinone (TQ) on unilateral testicular ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Experiments were performed on male C57BL/6 mice (8 weeks old, 20-25 g). The animals were divided into 3 groups including 6 mice in each group: control (sham), tor...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gökçe A,Oktar S,Koc A,Gonenci R,Yalcinkaya F,Yonden Z,Duru M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00