Teratomatous Elements in Orchiectomy Specimens Are Associated with a Reduced Relapse-Free Survival in Metastasized Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
Conclusions: The presence of teratomatous elements in orchiectomy specimens is associated with an advanced tumor stage, worse treatment response as well as a reduced RFS in metastasized TGCT. Consequently, the presence of teratomatous elements might act as a reliable stratification tool for treatment decision in TGCT patients.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - June 15, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Mechanism and Priority of Botulinum Neurotoxin A versus Sacral Neuromodulation for Refractory Overactive Bladder: A Review
Background: The treatment of common overactive bladder (OAB) has reached a consensus, but there is not a clear answer to the treatment of refractory OAB (ROAB). ROAB is defined as nonresponsive to treatment with behavioural and oral therapies. The disease can influence the physical and mental health of patients, cause poor quality of life, and create an urgent socio-economic burden. With the advancement of medical treatment, the treatment of OAB has improved significantly in the last 2 decades, especially ROAB, by the usage of botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) and sacral neuromodulation (SNM). Many studies have demonstrated ...
Source: Urologia Internationalis - June 15, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Development of a Management Algorithm for Acute and Chronic Radiation Urethritis and Cystitis
Conclusions: Treatment of RUC, if not self-limiting, should be done according to the type of RUC and in a stepwise approach. Conservative/medical treatment (oral and topic agents) should primarily be used before invasive (transurethral) treatments.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - June 15, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Video-Endoscopic Mobilization of the Gracilis Muscle for Rectourinary Fistula Repair
Conclusion: Video-endoscopic mobilization of gracilis muscle for the treatment of rectourethral fistula is feasible and safe. Studies comparing this technique with the conventional mobilization are required.Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - June 11, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Veno-Occlusive Priapism in COVID-19 Disease
We describe a case of priapism in a patient with COVID-19, during the course of systemic inflammatory response syndrome and respiratory distress syndrome with a procoagulant state, seeking to relate the pathophysiological factors of ischemic priapism in patients with infection with SARS-Cov-2Urol Int (Source: Urologia Internationalis)
Source: Urologia Internationalis - June 9, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
