abstract：PURPOSE:to compare urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction symptoms reflecting quality of life and the willingness to undergo treatment again in patients treated by radical retropubic prostatectomy and low dose radiation (LDR) brachytherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:from July 1992 to November 2001, 158 patients wit...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Reis F,Netto NR Jr,Reinato JA,Thiel M,Zani E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gonococcal infection of a penile prosthesis is a rare presentation of a common disease. Here we report two cases of penile prosthesis extrusion due to gonococcal infection. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Yildirim I,Bedir S,Sumer F,Tahmaz L,Seckin B,Peker AF

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five characteristics of neonate renal physiology, namely glomerular hypofiltration, low renal blood flow and alterations in water, sodium and potassium management, disappear during the first year of life but reoccur during senescence. However, the underlying mechanisms are different during the two periods. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Musso CG,Ghezzi L,Ferraris J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous nephrolithotomy provides an attractive alternative to the surgical removal of renal stones as it is associated with reduced patient morbidity and shortened hospital stay. The advantages of this procedure may, however, be overshadowed by complications like bleeding, extravasation of irrigant fluid and infe...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ghai B,Dureja GP,Arvind P

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex cord stromal tumors are rare and account for approximately 6% of all testicular neoplasms. We report a case of sex cord tumor composed of granulosa cells and Sertoli cells in the adult testis. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Köksal IT,Usta M,Ciftcioglu A,Erdogru T,Kukul E,Baykara M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The numbers of older people on haemodialysis is rising. As aging and renal failure are risk factors for autonomic failure and haemodialysis involves significant fluid shifts we hypothesized that older patients would be susceptible to hypotensive events between dialysis sessions. Postural hypotension is a ris...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Roberts RG,Kenny RA,Brierley EJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Progression of the cell cycle is regulated by the interactions of cyclins, cyclin dependent kinases (CDKs) and CDK inhibitors (CDKIs). p27 is a member of the universal cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor family. The level of p27 protein expression decreases during tumor development and progression in some epit...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Doganay L,Altaner S,Bilgi S,Kaya E,Ekuklu G,Kutlu K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posterior urethral valves are usually detected during infancy by prenatal sonography. Less is known about presentation and outcome in older patients. We are describing a patient who presented with renal stones and was found incidentally on cystoscopy to have Type I urethral valves. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Köksal IT,Usta M,Erdoğru T,Ateş M,Kukul E,Baykara M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three hundred fifteen (315) elderly (> or = 60 years) patients with clinical renal diseases were evaluated for the evidence of glomerular diseases between November 1998 to June 2002. Glomerular diseases (GN) were observed in 20.6% (65/315) of the elderly patients. The age of the patients (male 56; female 9) ranged bet...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Prakash J,Singh AK,Saxena RK,Usha

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We are presenting a 68-year-old female patient who was diagnosed to have a complete ureteral duplication and adenocarcinoma in the ureter which drained the upper moiety of the right kidney. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Unsal A,Cimentepe E,Koc A,Akbulut Z,Balbay MD

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The authors observed priapism as a side effect occuring during the intracavernous treatment of erectile dysfunction. Earlier priapism had been treated with an intracavernous injection of sympatomimetics; unfortunately several complications and contraindications were found. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Methylene blue...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Hübler J,Szántó A,Könyves K

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the results and complications in 170 patients with symptomatic benign hyperplasia who underwent laser prostatectomy focusing on six month and long-term results. METHODS:A total of 170 patients underwent side firing Neodymium:Yag laser prostatectomy between January 1995 and February 2001 of whom ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Metin A,Kayigil O,Ahmed SI

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of spontaneous perirenal hematoma that developed acutely during an elective coronary angiography in a 65-year-old man with suspected coronary artery disease, probably related to the use of heparin during angiography. The patient did not have any systemic vasculitides and was not receiving antiplatelet...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Goel R,Aron M,Kesarwani PK,Gupta NP

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The complete biological effects of chronic use of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), reported as a weak androgen, are not completely understood. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of chronic administration of DHEA on the spermatogenesis in rats. METHODS:Male Wistar rats, 4 months old, were selecte...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gobbi D,Rhoden EL,Menti E,Lulhier F,Rhoden C

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the results of plaque incision and venous patch grafting to correct the dorsal curvature associated with Peyronie's disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:18 patients with Peyronie's disease were treated surgically. All of the patients have dorsal penile curvature for more than one year causing intromissio...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Metin A,Kayigil O,Ahmed SI

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Smooth muscle fibres are found within the superficial lamina propria of urinary bladder (Muscularis Mucosa). These muscle fibres of muscularis mucosa should be distinguished from the muscularis propria in cases with urothelial carcinoma, because the depth of infiltration affects prognosis and therapy modaliti...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Aydin A,Uçak R,Karakök M,Güldür ME,Koçer NE

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) containing free oxygen radicals has been identified as one of the causes of male infertility. Lycopene is a component of human redox defence mechanism against free radicals. It is found in high concentrations in the testes and seminal plasma and decreased levels ha...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gupta NP,Kumar R

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the results of management of 42 cases of genitourinary fistulas of obstetric origin. SETTINGS:Department of urology, Nishtar Hospital, Multan, Pakistan. METHODS:Forty two cases of genitourinary fistulas (36 vesicovaginal, 2 vesicouterine, one ureterovaginal and 3 urethrovaginal) were repaired from...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Rafique M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a newly developed simple procedure using overlapping vascularized dorsal dartos subcutaneous flaps to cover the neourethra after hypospadias correction. A 3-year old boy with distal hypospadias underwent the tubularized incised plate urethroplasty using this method. Postoperative complications, whi...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Fuse H,Akashi T,Yasuda K,Mizuno I

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual case of benign recurrent pheochromocytoma that developed at the same site 8 years following initial treatment. This tumor was managed successfully through the 11th rib bed using the transperitoneal extrapleural approach. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Gupta NP,Goel A,Dodamani D,Ansari MS,Dureja GP

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic Localised Bladder Amyloidosis is a rare cause of haematuria and urinary tract symptoms. A review of the literature highlights the varied presentations and the appropriate investigations for this condition, with emphasise on the exclusion of a secondary cause. In addition, the range of treatment options is f...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Ng CS,Wan S,Yim AP,Vale J

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peyronie's disease is characterized by the formation of a fibrotic plaque in the tunica albugenia of the penis. Two patients with calcified butterfly shaped plaques involving the ventrolateral aspect of the penis are described. These patients were managed by plaque excision and dermal grafting with excellent post-oper...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Goel A,Lal H,Khaitan A,Hemal AK

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by pathogenic leptospires and is characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations, varying from inappearent infection to fulminant, fetal disease. Eighty-five to 90% of leptospirosis infections are self-limiting. However, 5-10% of infection by L. interrogans ca...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Cengiz K,Sahan C,Sünbül M,Leblebicioğlu H,Cüner E

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association of retrocaval ureter with other congenital abnormalities. METHODS AND PATIENTS:Two new cases of retrocaval ureter are discussed and a detailed electronic search of the literature was mainly focused on the concomitant abnormalities. The first of our patients had also a glandular...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Perimenis P,Gyftopoulos K,Athanasopoulos A,Pastromas V,Barbalias G

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the value of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Ki-67 antigen labelling indices and nucleolar organizer region (NOR) score in relation to histological grade, stage, recurrence and progression of the bladder tumor. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Tissue specimens from 77 bladder cancer patients ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bozlu M,Orhan D,Baltaci S,Yaman O,Elhan AH,Tulunay O,Müftüoğlu YZ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the hormonal and hemodynamic changes during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedure. Twenty-one patients between 15-65 years of age were included in the study. Invasive blood pressure and heart rate were monitored during PCNL. Serum sodium, potassium, BUN and creatinine l...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Atici S,Zeren S,Ariboğan A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In the present study we have performed a correlation of the most prevailing clinical conditions of multiple sclerosis (MS) with overall drug response and the grade of the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and ten patients were consecutively and prospectively studied with a clinical syndrome of MS, ran...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Barbalias GA,Liatsikos EN,Passakos C,Barbalias D,Sakelaropoulos G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Foreign body on penis is usually put himself or by his female partner by adults for sexual gratification and in children as an innocent childish play. We have managed a 10 years shepherd who put on a bark of tree with successful outcome which is not being reported in literature. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bhat AL,Saxena G,Goyal R,Patni M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the effect of age on nutrition indices in subjects on the same continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) schedule. METHODS:We analyzed 613 sets of clearance values and nutrition indices in 302 CAPD patients. Small solute clearances included urea clearance (Kt/Vurea) and creatinine clearance...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Tzamaloukas AH,Oreopoulos DG,Murata GH,Servilla K,Rao P,Din S,Malhotra D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer coexisting with asymptomatic Paget's disease (osteitis deformans) may be difficult to stage. The skeletal lesions of both prostate cancer and Paget's disease may closely resemble each other, as appearing on imaging. A case of clinically localized prostate cancer coexisting with incidental Paget's disea...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Porcaro AB,Comunale L,Pistolesi G,Mobilio G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive, fulminant infection of the scrotum, perineum and the abdominal wall. FG is caused by synergic aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Modern surgical series report mortality of up to 67%. This originally rare disease has become more frequent. Aggressive treatment including a...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Fillo J,Cervenakov I,Labas P,Mardiak J,Szoldová K,Kopecný M,Szeiff S,Mal'a M,Chovan D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When groups of 10 Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats (SHR) were fed diets containing either 1% w/w regular garlic (Allium sativum) (AS) or 1% w/w wild garlic (Allium ursinum) (AU) for 45 days, the final mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) was reduced significantly compared to control (C) (C 189; AS 175; Au 173 mm Hg). Com...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Preuss HG,Clouatre D,Mohamadi A,Jarrell ST

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate conservative management of renal echinococcosis in cases with normal renal function and active disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From a series of 12 consecutive patients with primary renal echinococcosis, nephrectomy was suggested to 4 patients because of kidney destruction. One patient who denied surg...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Perimenis P,Athanasopoulos A,Gyftopoulos K,Barbalias G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using the materials of more than 200 scientific papers of recent years in this review it has been carried out analysis of the effectiveness and also discussed the merits and demerits of various methods of treatment of urinary stone diseases (USD). With this purpose, for the first time it has been carried out analysis ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bilobrov VM,Roy A,Bilobrov SV

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with metastatic prostate cancer respond to androgen withdrawal therapy, but progression to androgen independence is frequently observed. To clarify the predictor of response to endocrine therapy, the role of PSA changes and the prognosis of the patients were evaluated in 115 Japanese cases of prostate cancer ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Furuya Y,Akakura K,Tobe T,Ichikawa T,Igarashi T,Ito H

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the incidence of rectal bleeding in patients with prostatic carcinoma treated with three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT). A total of 32 patients received mean 68.87 Gy 3D-CRT, the mean follow up time was 23.68 months. There was not statistically significant difference between the group...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Kurtman C

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to determine the morbidity of lumbotomy incision used in the last 100 living related donor nephrectomies retrospectively. METHODS:Since March 1991, 100 donor nephrectomies were made to living donors with lumbar incision. Incisions made in lateral decubitus position, subcostally o...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Bayazit Y,Aridoğan IA,Tansuğ Z,Unsal I,Erken U

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiomyolipoma with extrarenal involvement is very uncommon. Herein we report a case of angiomyolipoma with lymph node involvement in a 17-year-old female. The diagnosis and treatment of the case is discussed. ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Göğüş C,Safak M,Erekul S,Kiliç O,Türkölmez K

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High Grade Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (HGPIN) has been recognized as the most likely precursor of invasive carcinoma of the prostate. Close surveillance and follow-up are indicated if subsequent procedures fail to identify carcinoma. There is still considerable controversy about the natural history of high gr...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Woderich R,McLoughlin J,Deen S

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic renal failure is a risk factor for tuberculosis. In the past five years we have identified two cases of tuberculosis in our dialysis population. The first patient, showed chronic failure to thrive on hemodialysis. An enlarged cervical lymph node was biopsied and, although no acid fast bacilli (AFB) were seen, ...

journal_title：International urology and nephrology

authors： Lund RJ,Koch MJ,Oldemeyer JB,Meares AJ,Dunlay RW

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00