Role of calcifying nanoparticles in the development of testicular microlithiasis in vivo.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Partial segmental thrombosis of the corpus cavernosum (PSTCC) is a rare disease predominantly occurring in young men. Cardinal symptoms are pain and perineal swelling. Although several risk factors are described in the literature, the exact etiology of penile thrombosis remains unclear in most cases. MRI or ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sauer S,Goltz JP,Gassenmaier T,Kunz AS,Bley TA,Klein D,Petritsch B

更新日期：2014-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma is a very rare bladder tumor with very few cases that have been reported in the English literature. CASE PRESENTATION:We report an unusual case of follicular dendritic cell sarcoma that is coexistent with urothelial carcinoma (UC) in the urinary bladder of a 73-year-old man...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sun J,Wang C,Wang D,Wu J,Wang L,Zhao L,Teng L

更新日期：2019-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wilms tumor is the most common renal tumor of childhood. Duplication of the inferior vena cava is an uncommon anomaly. In the present study, we present a case of Wilms tumor with the inferior vena cava duplication, which has not been reported previously. CASE PRESENTATION:A 14-month-old female presented wit...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Guo F,Li T,Liu W,Wang G,Ma R,Wu R

更新日期：2018-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of prostate cancer patients who were diagnosed at repeat biopsy and compare them to non-cancerous patients or patients who were diagnosed at initial biopsy. METHODS:We carried out a retrospective analysis of clinical and pathological data from 576...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Yuasa T,Tsuchiya N,Kumazawa T,Inoue T,Narita S,Saito M,Horikawa Y,Satoh S,Habuchi T

更新日期：2008-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Urinary tract infection (UTI) is very common in patients with urolithiasis, which makes the treatment of urolithiasis complicated, even dangerous. The objective of this study was to determine the risk factors for UTI in patients with urolithiasis. METHODS:Eight hundred six patients with urolithiasis were re...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Yongzhi L,Shi Y,Jia L,Yili L,Xingwang Z,Xue G

更新日期：2018-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess factors that can predict active surveillance (AS) failure on serial transrectal ultrasound guided biopsies in patients with low-risk prostate cancer. METHODS:We evaluated the records of 144 consecutive patients enrolled in AS between 2007 and 2014 at a single academic institution. Low risk inclusi...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Wang JH,Sierra P,Richards KA,Abel EJ,Allen GO,Downs TM,Jarrard DF

更新日期：2019-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper urinary tract cancer is typically diagnosed with urine cytology and imaging techniques. These assays can be limited by sensitivity, specificity, or technical issues making some diagnoses difficult. CASE PRESENTATION:A 73-year old man presented to the clinic with a right renal pelvis filling defect tha...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Silverberg DM

更新日期：2012-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies report association of contraceptives with moderate increase in urinary tract infection among sexually active premenopausal women. The aim of our study was to find out whether the use of hormonal contraceptives has any effect on microbiota of the vagina in the contraceptives users in Khairpur...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kazi YF,Saleem S,Kazi N

更新日期：2012-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metachronous renal cell carcinoma after radical nephrectomy is extremely rare. Renal cell carcinoma commonly metastasizes to distant organs. However, metastasis to the urinary bladder is very uncommon. CASE PRESENTATION:Herein, we report a case of metachronous renal cell carcinoma with metastasis to the uri...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Babar M,Hamdani S,Liu C,Vedula J,Schnapp DS

更新日期：2019-12-27 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:Pheochromocytoma (paraganglioma) of the urinary bladder is a rare tumor. Herein we sought to review the contemporary literature on pheochromocytomas of the urinary bladder in order to further illustrate the presentation, treatment options and outcomes of patients diagnosed with these tumors. METHODS:A compr...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Beilan JA,Lawton A,Hajdenberg J,Rosser CJ

更新日期：2013-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing evidences have documented that microRNAs (miRNAs) act as oncogenes or tumor suppressors in a variety types of cancer. The discovery of tumor associated miRNAs in serum of patients gives rise to extensive investigation of circulating miRNAs in many human cancers which support the use of plasma/seru...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Feng Y,Kang Y,He Y,Liu J,Liang B,Yang P,Yu Z

更新日期：2014-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduced clinical exposure to urology at the undergraduate or internship level is the main explanation for the marked decrease in applicants to urology residencies. This manuscript was to access the application rate for urology specialty compared with that of other specialties and to investigate the relations...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sun HY,Ko YM,Lee SW,Lee B,Kim JH

更新日期：2018-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the management of choice for renal stones 20 mm or smaller, with a stone clearance rate of up to 89%. The purpose of the present is to investigate the efficacy of a commercialised ESWL service, being performed as an outsourced treatment using a mobile lithotrips...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Nielsen TK,Jensen JB

更新日期：2017-07-27 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:Radical prostatectomy is the most common and effective treatment for localized prostate cancer. Unfortunately, radical prostatectomy is associated with urinary incontinence and has a significant negative impact on quality of life. Pelvic floor exercises are the most common non-invasive management strategy fo...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Santa Mina D,Au D,Alibhai SM,Jamnicky L,Faghani N,Hilton WJ,Stefanyk LE,Ritvo P,Jones J,Elterman D,Fleshner NE,Finelli A,Singal RK,Trachtenberg J,Matthew AG

更新日期：2015-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atraumatic renal pelvis rupture without pre-existing renal or ureteric pathology is an uncommon event. It is reported in the setting of acute urinary tract obstruction, most often secondary to ureteric calculi. Typical symptoms include acute flank pain and nausea, mimicking pyelonephritis or other causes of ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Li Z,Beh JCY

更新日期：2020-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was to explore the possibility that foot stimulation increased bladder capacity(BC) in rats with neurogenic bladder secondary to T10 spinal cord injuries. METHODS:In 20 awake rats (stimulation group) with T10 spinal cord injuries, 5 repeat cystometrograms (CMGs) were recorded. The 1st and 2nd CMG...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Chen G,Liao L,Wang Z,Li X,Du W

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The biological potential of prostate cancer is extremely variable. Particular interest is focused on markers not expressed in normal prostatic tissues. pS2 protein expression has been demonstrated in a range of malignant tissues in an oestrogen-independent pathway. Recently, it has been demonstrated that pS2...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Ather MH,Abbas F,Faruqui N,Israr M,Pervez S

更新日期：2004-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our purpose was to study the relationship of the 3 different types of endoscopic calcifications of the renal papilla (Randall's plaque, intratubular calcification, papillary crater) with the type of stone and urine analysis. METHODS:This prospective study examined 41 patients (age range: 18 to 80 years) who...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sabaté Arroyo XA,Grases Freixedas F,Bauzà Quetglas JL,Guimerà Garcia J,Pieras Ayala E

更新日期：2020-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bladder hyperthermic intracavitary chemotherapy (HIVEC) has good effectiveness for bladder cancer, but conventional HIVEC systems lack precision and convenient application. To test the safety of a new HIVEC device (BR-TRG-II-type) in pigs and to perform a preliminary clinical trial in patients with bladder c...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Ba M,Cui S,Long H,Gong Y,Wu Y,Lin K,Tu Y,Zhang B,Wu W

更新日期：2019-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal artery aneurysm is a rare disorder with a high mortality rate in the event of rupture, the most frequent complication, which can also occur in lesions smaller than those indicated for treatment by current criteria. Surgery is still the first-line treatment, although a growing trend toward endovascular ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Rossi M,Varano GM,Orgera G,Rebonato A,Laurino F,De Nunzio C

更新日期：2014-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our understanding of early post-vasectomy recanalization is limited to histopathological studies. The objective of this study was to estimate the frequency and to describe semen analysis patterns of early recanalization after vasectomy. METHODS:Charts displaying serial post-vasectomy semen analyses were cre...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Labrecque M,Hays M,Chen-Mok M,Barone MA,Sokal D

更新日期：2006-09-19 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：:This review summarizes recent literature on advances regarding renal and ureteral calculi, with particular focus in areas of recent advances in the overall field of urolithiasis. Clinical management in everyday practice requires a complete understanding of the issues regarding metabolic evaluation and subgrouping of s...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Rosa M,Usai P,Miano R,Kim FJ,Finazzi Agrò E,Bove P,Micali S,International Translational Research in Uro-Sciences Team (ITRUST).

更新日期：2013-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to explore the budget impact of dutasteride plus tamsulosin fixed-dose combination (DUT + TAM FDC) versus tamsulosin monotherapy, in the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) from the perspective of the Greek healthcare insurance system. METHODS:A Micros...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Geitona M,Karabela P,Katsoulis IA,Kousoulakou H,Lyberopoulou E,Bitros E,Xaplanteris L,Papanicolaou S

更新日期：2014-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Ethiopia, about 9000 fistula cases are estimated to occur every year with an incidence of 2.2/1000 women. This study was aimed to determine obstetric fistula characteristics and surgical repair outcomes among patients with fistula surgical repair. METHODS:A Hospital based cross sectional study design was...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Sori DA,Azale AW,Gemeda DH

更新日期：2016-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To review the possible mechanisms proposed to explain the etiology of 46, XX sex reversal by investigating the clinical characteristics and their relationships with chromosomal karyotype and the SRY(sex-determining region Y)gene. METHODS:Five untreated 46, XX patients with SRY-positive were referred for inf...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Wu QY,Li N,Li WW,Li TF,Zhang C,Cui YX,Xia XY,Zhai JS

更新日期：2014-08-28 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:Recently, the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite 26-item version (EPIC-26) was recommended for the assessment of adverse effects after the treatment of prostate cancer without clear reasons. This decision encouraged us to review the questionnaire development from the UCLA Prostate Cancer Index (UCLA-PC...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Axcrona K,Nilsson R,Brennhovd B,Sørebø Ø,Fosså SD,Dahl AA

更新日期：2017-12-02 00:00:00