Radio-contrast enhancement of a urinary tract calculus.

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：INTRODUCTION AND AIM:Surgical vasectomy remains the gold standard for fertility control in men. Endoluminal occlusion of the seminal ducts, thus avoiding an external incision, may become an appealing alternative to this approach. As our group has shown, nontraumatic endoscopic inspection of the seminal ducts is feasibl...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Schlager D,Maas M,Hein S,Adams F,Schoenthaler M,Spittau B,Wetterauer U,Miernik A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The percentage of positive prostate biopsy cores (%PBC) has been shown to be a prognostic factor in localized prostate cancer. We hypothesized that it would predict time to hormonal independence and survival in prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). PATIENTS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Normand G,Celhay O,Briffaux R,Pirès C,Doré B,Fromont G,Irani J

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:The principle of treating male infertility in those with chromosomal aberrations should change according to progress in treatment modalities. METHODS:In this study, ten patients with Robertsonian translocation were assessed for their cytogenetic and clinical characteristics to establish guidelines for treat...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kondoh N,Matsumiya K,Nakamura Y,Koga M,Nishimura K,Kitamura M,Takeyama M,Okuyama A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We investigated the relationship between posterior vault prolapse and overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms or detrusor overactivity (DO) and their changes after surgical repair. METHODS:Forty-three patients with vault prolapse and prevalent posterior compartment prolapse underwent pelvic organ prolapse repai...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Costantini E,Lazzeri M,Zucchi A,Mearini L,Fragalà E,Del Zingaro M,Bini V,Porena M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of transobturator tape (TOT) in the management of stress urinary incontinence at a medium term follow-up. METHODS:TOT is a polypropylene tape positioned through the obturator foramen. 70 patients with type II urinary stress incontinence were treated with TOT between June 2003 and May 2...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Kocjancic E,Crivellaro S,Oyama IA,Singla A,Ranzoni S,Carone R,Manassero A,Gontero P,Frea B

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with prostatic carcinoma were randomised to treatment with surgical castration (n = 47) or oral oestrogen therapy (n = 53). The oestrogen-treated patients received oral ethinyl oestradiol daily, 1 mg for the first 2 weeks followed by 150 micrograms. In addition, oestrogen was given intramuscularly as polyoest...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Henriksson P,Linde B

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrostimulation was used to study the neuroanatomy and physiology of penile erection in dogs and monkeys. The canine spinal nuclei responsible for penile erection, identified by the retrograde horseradish peroxidase transport technique after verification of the cavernous nerves with neurostimulation, were mediolate...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Lue TF,Schmidt RA,Tanagho EA

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Etiology of serum anti-p53 antibodies in bladder cancer patients is still unknown. In this study we evaluated the relationship between serum anti-p53 antibodies and microvessel density in bladder cancer patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Seventy-six patients with transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bl...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gumus E,Erdamar S,Demirel G,Horasanli K,Ozmen G,Miroglu C

更新日期：2004-01-01 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:Limited data are available for the use of agents in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) beyond the third-line. We provide data during treatment with cabazitaxel (CAB), helping to improve the informed-consent process. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed patients treated with ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： von Hardenberg J,Schwartz M,Werner T,Fuxius S,Strauss A,Worst TS,Nuhn P,Bolenz C,Heinrich E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined a 46-year-old male patient with idiopathic myelofibrosis diagnosed 28 months earlier. After chemotherapy and irradiation, CT showed nonnodular, soft tissue masses in the renal hilum, pelvicaliceal system, perirenal and periureteral spaces. Ultrasound-guided biopsy showed extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH)....

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： La Fianza A,Torretta L,Spinazzola A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries of the penis are uncommon but represent urological emergencies. We report 3 cases of penile trauma illustrating the diversity of penile injury presentation. Radiological investigations are only mandatory if there is any suspicion of a urethral injury. Primary surgical approach is recommended in cases of penil...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Maruschke M,Lehr C,Hakenberg OW

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To clarify the factors affecting the success rate of endoscopic subureteral injection (ESI) treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). METHOD:All patients who had ESI treatment for VUR at our unit between 1999 and 2002 were retrospectively reviewed with regard to age, gender, causes of VUR, reflux grade, type of in...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Alkan M,Ciftci AO,Senocak ME,Tanyel FC,Buyukpamukcu N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report conservative and surgical strategies for treatment of mesh erosion after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair. METHODS:Between 1998 and 2008, 179 patients underwent integral pelvic floor reconstruction for advanced POP in our tertiary urogynecological unit. Patients' charts and follow-up data were en...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Costantini E,Zucchi A,Lazzeri M,Del Zingaro M,Vianello A,Porena M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behçet's disease is a multiple disorder in which urogenital involvement mainly consists of genital aphthous ulcers, epididymitis, urethritis and recurrent cystitis. We report 2 cases of neurogenic bladder due to Behçet's disease. Both cases showed detrusor hyperreflexia and detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia. One case has...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Saito M,Miyagawa I

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the effectiveness and long-term results after finasteride treatment of recurrent hematuria associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study comprised 80 patients, aged 62-86 (mean 74) years, of whom 50 received finasteride 5 mg once daily for 4 years and 30 were ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Delakas D,Lianos E,Karyotis I,Cranidis A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 2 patients with epididymo-orchitis, caused by Brucella melitensis, accompanied by severe delay of diagnosis. In 1 patient the correct diagnosis was only suspected after his wife had been diagnosed with brucellosis. Our cases illustrate that diagnosing brucellosis can be difficult in nonendemic areas, especia...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Moens AA,Vlaspolder F,Verlind J,Sepers JM,Stam F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The alpha-adrenergic innervation of the functional urethra is a well-known fact, while beta-adrenergic influence is rather unknown until now. We studied the influence of beta-stimulating and beta-blocking agents on the human urethra by the urethral pressure profile (UPP). A decrease of the UPP under orciprenaline sulf...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Laval KU,Hannappel J,Lutzeyer W

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to present the experience of 3 institutions performing renal autotransplantation (RAT) and to discuss surgical techniques employed and the results in the light of the medical literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 14 patients (11 male and 3 female) with a mean age of 47 ±...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Yakupoglu YK,Aki FT,Kordan Y,Ozden E,Tonyali S,Bostanci Y,Vuruskan H,Bilen CY,Sarikaya S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This present study was undertaken to determine the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO) and total antioxidant status (TAS) in testes of adolescent rats with experimental bilateral varicocele and to determine the effects of oxidative stress on testis produced by varicocele. METHODS:6-week-old, m...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Ozdamar AS,Soylu AG,Culha M,Ozden M,Gökalp A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report presents a case of a 16-year-old hypertensive boy who presented to our clinic. Laboratory findings showed severe hypokalemia and markedly increased plasma renin activity. Abdominal ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a well-circumscribed, solid, hypoenhancing c...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Gottardo F,Cesari M,Morra A,Gardiman M,Fassina A,Dal Bianco M

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Current reports suggest the presence of androgen receptor (AR) defects in prostate cancer. We have detected the AR mRNA in normal, benign hypertrophied (BPH) and carcinomatous (CaP) prostate tissues and evaluated the difference in the level of AR transcript in these groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cytoplasmic ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Majumder PK,Wadhwa SN,Kumar VL

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：: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：:35 women, referred for simple total hysterectomy, were evaluated pre- and postoperatively for bladder suspension and urodynamic changes. Although all patients denied urological problems, more than half of the patients had some degree of stress and/or urge incontinence. 40% had radiological signs of bladder suspension ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Hansen BM,Bonnesen T,Hvidberg JE,Eliasen B,Nielsen K,Frimodt-Møller C

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections and the related risk factors among urologic surgery patients and urologists. This cross-sectional, prospective study included 300 consecutive urologic surgery patients and 24 urologists working in ...

journal_title：Urologia internationalis

authors： Oge O,Ozen H,Oner S,Akova M,Bilen CY

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00