Investigation of vaginal microbiota in sexually active women using hormonal contraceptives in Pakistan.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calcifying nanoparticles (NPs) have been proven to be associated with a variety of pathological calcification and previously detected in semen samples from patients with testicular microlithiasis (TM). The present study was designed to test the hypothesis if human-derived NPs could invade the seminiferous tu...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Lin XC,Gao X,Lu GS,Song B,Zhang QH

更新日期：2017-10-30 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: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: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:Kidney cancer is a lethal neoplasm that affects several thousands of people every year. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common histologic type. Recent developments in the therapeutic approach include antiangiogenic targeted approaches and Immunotherapy. Thus, the therapeutic algorithm of RCC patients ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Tsironis G,Liontos M,Kyriazoglou A,Koutsoukos K,Tsiara A,Kaparelou M,Zakopoulou R,Cohen A,Skafida E,Fontara S,Zagouri F,Bamias A,Dimopoulos MA

更新日期：2020-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine risk factors for postoperative fever (POF) after retrograding intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and a nomogram for prediction of POF in patients undertaking RIRS has been developed based on the risk factors found. METHODS:This is a retrospective designed-study. A continuous cohort from a single-center ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Jian ZY,Ma YC,Liu R,Li H,Wang K

更新日期：2020-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the prognostic value of the extent of positive surgical margins (PSM) following radical prostatectomy (RP) on biochemical recurrence (BR) with long-term follow-up. METHODS:This retrospective study analyzed 1275 RPs performed between January 1992 and December 2013 in two university centers in Marse...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Koskas Y,Lannes F,Branger N,Giusiano S,Guibert N,Pignot G,Walz J,Rossi D,Bastide C

更新日期：2019-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bladder spasm is a common side effect of urological surgery. Main treatment modalities include opioids or anticholinergic medication; however, bladder spasms still occur even after these interventions. Recent studies indicate that transcutaneous stimulation of the foot can result in 50% increase in bladder c...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Zhang C,Xiao Z,Zhang X,Guo L,Sun W,Tai C,Jiang Z,Liu Y

更新日期：2017-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and proper adjustment of saline irrigation speed are important to avoid CBI failure in hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) patients after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Nevertheless, too fast irrigation speed could take away the patient's much heat, contr...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Yang W,Du Y,Qu Z,Bai W,Yu L,Zhang X,Wang Q,Zhang X,Li Q,Xu T

更新日期：2020-11-10 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 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:Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) in adults is extremely rare. Optimal treatment of adult patients with CCSK remains unclear. CASE PRESENTATION:A 22-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of left flank pain. A color duplex sonography revealed a hypervascular, heterogeneous renal mass. Abdominal...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kural AR,Onal B,Ozkara H,Cakarir C,Ayan I,Agaoglu FY

更新日期：2006-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increased incidence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in patients with metabolic syndrome who usually have high levels of serum triglyceride (TG) and low high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C). Plasma atherogenic index (PAI) is the logarithmic ratio of serum TG level to HDL-C and related to car...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Karabay E,Karsiyakali N,Duvar S,Tosun C,Aslan AR,Yucebas OE

更新日期：2019-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:European treatment guidelines recommend the use of hormonal therapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, including castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), but there is little understanding of how common practices in prostate cancer treatment compare across Europe. The aim of this analysis was ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sternberg CN,Baskin-Bey ES,Watson M,Worsfold A,Rider A,Tombal B

更新日期：2013-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled trial primarily evaluated the efficacy of tadalafil once-daily (OaD) or on-demand ("pro-re-nata"; PRN) treatment, started early post-nsRP. Secondary outcome-measures on quality-of-life (QoL) and treatment satisfaction are reported. ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Patel HR,Ilo D,Shah N,Cuzin B,Chadwick D,Andrianne R,Henneges C,Barry J,Hell-Momeni K,Branicka J,Büttner H

更新日期：2015-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cystic renal cell carcinoma (CRCC) is relatively rare; CRCC is frequently misdiagnosed as a benign renal cyst. CRCC carries an excellent prognosis following surgical treatment. The aim of our study was to summarize the management of CRCC and to characterize the prognosis of affected patients. METHODS:A retr...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Chen S,Jin B,Xu L,Fu G,Meng H,Liu B,Li J,Xia D

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary renal carcinoid is extremely rare and there are few reports on the natural history of the disease. CASE PRESENTATION:A 68-year-old male with a right renal mass who lost to follow-up for ten years has been presented. His only complaint was a mild flank pain. Upon admission to the hospital for his ren...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Gunes A,Yilmaz U,Ugras M,Mizrak B

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last few years the number of flexible ureterorenoscopies, used for renal stone treatment, has risen steadily. This was associated with an increase in costs for maintenance and repair of the fragile ureterorenoscopes used. To overcome this problem single-use devices have been introduced to the market...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Pallauf M,Sevcenco S,Steiner C,Drerup M,Mitterberger M,Colleselli D,Lusuardi L,Kunit T

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The core question of the study was whether adequately achieved HD affected the sexual dysfunction in women on hemodialysis (HD) with chronic renal failure (CRF). METHODS:Thirty-seven female patients on HD, including 18 women with adequate HD and 19 women with non-adequate HD, and 36 healthy controls were in...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kim JH,Doo SW,Yang WJ,Kwon SH,Song ES,Lee HJ,Lim IS,Hwang H,Song YS

更新日期：2014-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravesical Mitomycin-C (MMC) following transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT), while efficacious, is associated with side effects and poor utilization. Continuous saline bladder irrigation (CSBI) has been examined as an alternative. In this study we sought to compare the rates of recurrence and/o...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Lenis AT,Asanad K,Blaibel M,Donin NM,Chamie K

更新日期：2018-10-24 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:Anterior urethral stricture remains a great challenge. We reported our clinical technique and results by using inlay dorsal buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty for repair of anterior urethral stricture. METHODS:From January 2005 to July 2008, 87 male patients (range from 9 to 72 years old) with anterior uret...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Liu Y,Zhuang L,Ye W,Ping P,Wu M

更新日期：2014-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although there is growing evidence of relationship between obesity and some specific stone compositions, results were inconsistent. Due to a greater relationship between metabolic syndrome and some specific stone type, obesity measured by body mass index (BMI) has limitation in determining relationship betwe...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kim JH,Doo SW,Cho KS,Yang WJ,Song YS,Hwang J,Hong SS,Kwon SS

更新日期：2015-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The route of local and metastatic spread of testicular seminoma is well recognised and accepted. The spread is via lymphatics to the paraaortic nodes. CASE PRESENTATION:We present a case report of testicular seminoma in a 56 year old man with previously unreported histological findings. In this case seminom...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Lockett CJ,Nandwani GM,Stubington SR

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To observe the efficacy of self-help position therapy (SHPT) after holmium laser lithotripsy via flexible ureteroscopy (FURS). METHODS:From January 2010 to November 2015, 736 nephrolithiasis patients who had received FURS lithotripsy were analyzed retrospectively. In position group, 220 cases accepted SHPT ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Yang J,Tao RZ,Lu P,Chen MX,Huang XK,Chen KL,Huang YH,He XR,Wan LD,Wang J,Tang X,Zhang W

更新日期：2018-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic indwelling catheters may induce histologic changes within the bladder, and these changes are sometimes pre-malignant. There are many documented cases of squamous cell carcinoma associated with indwelling catheters, but only three cases of catheter-associated adenocarcinoma have been reported. In this...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Bauman TM,Potretzke TA,Potretzke AM,Siegel CL,Brandes SB

更新日期：2015-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore the additive effect of urinary incontinence, in people with comorbid depression, on health related quality of life. METHODS:Males and females, 15 to 95 years (n = 3010, response rate 70.2%) were interviewed face to face in the 1998 Autumn South Australian Health Omnibus Survey. RESULTS:Self-repo...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Avery JC,Stocks NP,Duggan P,Braunack-Mayer AJ,Taylor AW,Goldney RD,MacLennan AH

更新日期：2013-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the feasibility and safety of surgical treatment for Peyronie's disease (PD) by excising and repairing plaque using autologous tunica vaginalis of testis. METHODS:From March 2007 to December 2012, total 19 patients with PD underwent surgical treatment at our center. All patients had significa...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Liu B,Li Q,Cheng G,Song N,Gu M,Wang Z

更新日期：2016-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital mid-ureteral stricture is a rare malformation of the ureter leading to prenatal and neonatal hydronephrosis. Site characterization of the narrowing is important to optimize the surgical approach to the newborn affected by hydronephrosis. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a female EM with a rare form of...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Brugnara M,Cecchetto M,Manfredi R,Zuffante M,Fanos V,Pietrobelli A,Zaffanello M

更新日期：2007-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The indications for nephron-sparing surgery are expanding constantly. One major contributing fact for this development is the improvement of haemostatic techniques following excision of the tumor. Nevertheless, postoperative bleeding complications still occur. To prevent this, we prospectively studied the ef...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Simon J,de Petriconi R,Meilinger M,Hautmann RE,Bartsch G Jr

更新日期：2008-04-29 00:00:00