Diabetic ketoacidosis complicated by emphysematous pyelonephritis: a case report and literature review.

abstract：BACKGROUND:To establish and internally validate an innovative R.I.R.S. scoring system that allows urologists to preoperatively estimate the stone-free rate (SFR) after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). METHODS:This study included 382 eligible samples from a total 573 patients who underwent RIRS from January 2014 t...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Xiao Y,Li D,Chen L,Xu Y,Zhang D,Shao Y,Lu J

更新日期：2017-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic single-site surgery has recently emerged in the field of urology and this minimally-invasive surgery has resulted in a further reduction in morbidity compared with traditional laparoscopy. We present our initial experience with laparoendoscopic single-site surgery of partial adrenalectomy (LESS-...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Yuge K,Miyajima A,Hasegawa M,Miyazaki Y,Maeda T,Takeda T,Takeda A,Miyashita K,Kurihara I,Shibata H,Kikuchi E,Oya M

更新日期：2010-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this population-based study was to assess patient, physician and tumour determinants associated with positive surgical margins after prostatectomy, and to assess the effects of positive surgical margins on prostate cancer-specific survival. METHODS:We included 1'254 prostate cancer patients...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Retèl VP,Bouchardy C,Usel M,Neyroud-Caspar I,Schmidlin F,Wirth G,Iselin C,Miralbell R,Rapiti E

更新日期：2014-11-05 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: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 conduct an accurate evaluation of patients presenting with posttraumatic penoscrotal injuries, and to formulate a treatment algorithm based on this assessment. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective chart review study. Patients with penoscrotal defects admitted to our level I trauma center from 2017 to 201...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kim MJ,Lee DH,Park DH,Lee IJ

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin-like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) supplementation restores testicular atrophy associated with advanced liver cirrhosis that is a condition of IGF-I deficiency. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of IGF-I in rats with ischemia-induced testicular atrophy (AT) without liver disease and consequen...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Diez-Caballero F,Castilla-Cortázar I,Garcia-Fernandez M,Puche JE,Diaz-Sanchez M,Casares AD,Aliaga-Montilla MA,Rodriguez-Borrajo C,Gonzalez-Barón S

更新日期：2006-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stauffer Syndrome (SS) is a paraneoplastic disorder associated with renal cell carcinoma (RCC). First described by Herbert Maurice Stauffer in 1961, it is characterized by hepatic dysfunction in the absence of metastasis, and elevated alkaline phosphatase, aminotransferases and prolonged prothrombin time. In...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Chavarriaga J,Fakih N,Cataño J,Villaquiran C,Rodriguez S,Patino G

更新日期：2020-07-20 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: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: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:Besides clinical stage and Gleason score, risk-stratification of prostate cancer in the pretherapeutic setting mainly relies on the serum PSA level. Yet, this is associated with many uncertainties. With regard to therapy decision-making, additional markers are needed to allow an exact risk prediction. Eukary...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Worst TS,Waldbillig F,Abdelhadi A,Weis CA,Gottschalt M,Steidler A,von Hardenberg J,Michel MS,Erben P

更新日期：2017-09-18 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:New biologic therapies directly injected into the prostate are in clinical trials for prostatic diseases. There is a need to understand distribution of injected therapies as a function of prostatic anatomy, physiology, and device design. METHODS:A needle with a porous length of customizable-length was teste...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Brady ML,Coffield KS,Kuehl TJ,Raghavan R,Speights VO Jr,Patel B,Wilson S,Wilson M,Odland RM

更新日期：2018-07-28 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

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:PSA-directed prostate cancer screening leads to a high rate of false positive identifications and an unnecessary biopsy burden. Epigenetic biomarkers have proven useful, exhibiting frequent and abundant inactivation of tumor suppressor genes through such mechanisms. An epigenetic, multiplex PCR test for pros...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Van Neste L,Bigley J,Toll A,Otto G,Clark J,Delrée P,Van Criekinge W,Epstein JI

更新日期：2012-06-06 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: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:Nutcracker syndrome is an entity resulting from left renal vein compression by the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery, which leads to symptoms of hematuria or left flank pain. The alternative option of endovascular or extravascular stenting is very appealing because of the minimal invasive procedures. ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Tian L,Chen S,Zhang G,Zhang H,Jin W,Li M

更新日期：2015-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between surgical outcome of hypospadias repair and long-term male reproductive function has not been documented. The purpose of this study was to clarify association between paternity in adult hypospadias patients and reoperation for urethral obstruction after two-stage repair during childhoo...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kanematsu A,Tanaka S,Hashimoto T,Nojima M,Yamamoto S

更新日期：2019-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mannitol has been employed to ameliorate renal warm ischemia damage during partial nephrectomy, however, there is limited scientific evidence to support the use of mannitol during partial nephrectomy. The objective of the present study was to investigate the glomerular number after renal warm ischemia, with ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Damasceno-Ferreira JA,Abreu LAS,Bechara GR,Costa WS,Pereira-Sampaio MA,Sampaio FJB,De Souza DB

更新日期：2018-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of bilateral complex renal stones is a tough challenge for urologists. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency and safety of bilateral ultrasonography-guided multi-tract percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) combined with EMS lithotripsy for the treatment of such cases. METHODS:Twenty-seven ...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Liang T,Zhao C,Wu G,Tang B,Luo X,Lu S,Dong Y,Yang H

更新日期：2017-02-28 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:Gene expression profiling has recently shown that the mRNA for CD24 is overexpressed in prostate carcinomas (Pca) compared to benign or normal prostate epithelial tissues. Immunohistochemical studies have reported the usefulness of anti-CD24 for detecting prostate cancer over the full range of prostate speci...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Schostak M,Krause H,Miller K,Schrader M,Weikert S,Christoph F,Kempkensteffen C,Kollermann J

更新日期：2006-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vasitis or inflammation of the vas deferens is a rare condition, and few case reports with computed tomography images have been published since 1980. CASE PRESENTATION:A 50-year-old man presented with severe right inguinal and lower abdominal pain. Initial diagnosis at the emergency department was incarcera...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Chen CW,Lee CH,Huang TY,Wang YM

更新日期：2019-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated the clinical outcome of low grade Ta bladder cancer followed-up for a long period using the 2004 WHO grading system. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 190 patients with primary, low grade Ta bladder cancer. We defined worsening progression (WP) as confirmed high grade Ta, all T1 or Tis/concom...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Kobayashi H,Kikuchi E,Mikami S,Maeda T,Tanaka N,Miyajima A,Nakagawa K,Oya M

更新日期：2014-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well recognized that the presence of positive surgical margins (PSM) after radical prostatectomy (RP) adversely affects cancer specific outcomes and recent evidence from randomized trials supports the use of adjuvant radiotherapy in these cases. However, not all of the patients with PSM develop disease...

journal_title：BMC urology

authors： Vesely S,Jarolim L,Duskova K,Schmidt M,Dusek P,Babjuk M

更新日期：2014-10-02 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 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