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{"title":"Laparoscopic Right Adrenalectomy with Venous Tumor Thrombus from Contralateral Renal Cell Carcinoma Metastasis.","authors":"Andreia Cardoso, Sara Anacleto, Catarina Laranjo Tinoco, João Pimentel Torres, Carlos Oliveira, Emanuel Carvalho-Dias","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.23022","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.23022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 4","pages":"271-272"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10544881/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship Between Lymphocyte Subtypes with Clinicopathological Features and Prognosis of Prostate Cancer in Patients Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy.","authors":"Furkan Sendogan,&nbsp;Turgay Turan,&nbsp;Hayriye Erman,&nbsp;Yavuz Onur Danacioglu,&nbsp;Ferruh Kemal Isman,&nbsp;Ramazan Gokhan Atis,&nbsp;M Selcuk Silay,&nbsp;Turhan Caskurlu,&nbsp;Asif Yildirim","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.22220","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.22220","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The immune system has an essential role in the development of cancer by showing both anti-tumor and pro-tumor activities. Understanding the immune func- tion of patients with malignancy is of clinical importance for the evaluation, treatment, and prognosis of the disease. We aimed to evaluate lymphocyte subtypes in peripheral blood samples of prostate cancer patients and their relationship with clinicopathologi- cal features and prognosis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One hundred thirty-seven patients who underwent open radical prosta- tectomy were included in our study. The percentages of CD3+T lymphocyte, CD19+ B lymphocyte, CD16/56 natural killer cells, CD4+ helper T lymphocyte, CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocyte, and CD45 total lymphocyte were evaluated for each patient using the blood sample taken into a hemogram tube before surgery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The pathological stage was T2 for 64 of the cases and T3 for 73. The mean follow-up period of the patients was 12.81 ± 6.20 months. The CD3+/CD4+ counts of the patients with pathological stage T2 were found to be statistically significantly higher than stage T3. There was a statistically significant negative correlation between the prostate-specific antigen levels and CD3+/CD4+ percentages of the patients. There was no statistical significance between the percentages of lymphocyte subtypes and the presence of surgical margin, biochemical recurrence, adjuvant therapy, and cancer upgrade.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We consider that the increase in the pathological stage and prostate-spe- cific antigen value and the decrease in the number of CD4+ T lymphocyte subtypes may be prognostic markers in prostate cancer patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 4","pages":"253-258"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10544148/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Staging of Prostate Cancer: Role of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Different Risk Classes.","authors":"Francesco Saverio Guerra,&nbsp;Laura Eusebi,&nbsp;Francesco Bartelli,&nbsp;Sara Cecchini,&nbsp;Enrico Paci,&nbsp;Giuseppe Guglielmi","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.22261","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.22261","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Using multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging, it is now possible to diagnose prostate cancer and categorize its risk. As it can accurately determine the extracapsu- lar extension of the tumor, invasion of seminal vesicles, involvement of lymph nodes, and the potential presence of bone metastases, multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging plays a crucial role not only in the diagnosis but also in the local staging of prostate cancer. The patients with a history of negative biopsy/increasing prostate- specific antigen and the existence of further data supporting its use in biopsy-naive patients and active surveillance are the most blatant indications for multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging in guidelines. The traditional clinical examination, pros- tate-specific antigen tests, and systematic biopsy are all enhanced by multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging, which will miss certain cancers due to insufficient size or changes in tissue density. The use of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging is expected to rise, and further advances in the method will be crucial for the secure adoption of targeted therapeutic ideas. Here, we give a succinct overview of multipa- rametric magnetic resonance imaging's application to the identification and risk clas- sification of prostate cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 4","pages":"216-224"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10541521/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Efficacy of Fosfomycin as Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Transrectal Prostate Biopsy and Impact on Lower Urinary Tract Symptom After Biopsy: A Prospective Study.","authors":"Andreia Cardoso,&nbsp;Jorge Ribeiro,&nbsp;Rafael Araújo,&nbsp;João Pimentel Torres,&nbsp;Paulo Mota","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.23030","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.23030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Due to fluoroquinolone resistances worldwide, valid alternatives for anti- biotic prophylaxis for transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy are needed, thus, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of prophylactic fosfomycin versus other oral prolonged antibiotic regimens, in preventing complications after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective study, patients submitted to transrectal ultrasound- guided prostate biopsy were divided into 2 groups according to the prophylactic antibiotic scheme performed: \"short\" (2 fosfomycin doses) versus \"long\" (antibiotic ≥ 8 days). One week and 1 month after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy, we assessed complications' occurrence (lower urinary tract symptoms, fever, sepsis, hemorrhage) and adverse drug reactions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We included 244 patients (fosfomycin n=178, \"long\" antibiotic n=66). The only significant difference between groups was higher lower urinary tract symptom incidence 1 month after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy in fosfomy- cin patients (16.85% vs. 6.06%, P=.031). However, after 1 week, lower urinary tract symptoms were tendentially frequenter on \"long\" antibiotic group (31.81% vs. 25.84%, P = .059). Infectious and hemorrhagic complications rate, adverse drug reactions, and recurrence to health services were similar between groups, and significantly decreased between the first week and first month.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Antibiotic prophylaxis seems to impact lower urinary tract symptoms after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. Fosfomycin may provide slightly better outcome on the immediate period, while \"long\" antibiotic courses lead to significantly less lower urinary tract symptoms 1 month post-transrectal ultrasound-guided pros- tate biopsy, perhaps by preventing incipient prostatitis phenomena. Future directed studies should clarify these findings. Still, it seems feasible to ally fosfomycin advan- tages with noninferior safety, efficacy, and tolerability, allowing to reserve \"long\" regimens to other contexts. This is especially relevant in centers where transperineal biopsies are still not possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 4","pages":"259-265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10544358/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incidence of Ureteric strictures Following Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy: Holmium:YAG Versus Thulium Fiber Laser.","authors":"Sajad Ahmad Para,&nbsp;Mohammad Saleem Wani,&nbsp;Arif Hamid,&nbsp;Sajad Ahmad Malik,&nbsp;Abdul Rouf Khawaja,&nbsp;Saqib Mehdi","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.22264","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.22264","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to compare the incidence of ureteric strictures between holmium:yttrium aluminum garnet and thulium fiber laser following ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy. In the present era of miniaturization of endourologic armamentarium and better optics, how safe are lasers to fire inside ureter?</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>It is a prospective comparative study over a period of 2 years that included patients who underwent ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy for ureteric stones. Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: group A underwent holmium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser lithotripsy and group B underwent thulium fiber laser lithotripsy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 478 patients were analyzed after excluding patients not willing to participate and patients lost to follow-up. Two hundred forty patients underwent holmium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser lithotripsy (group A) and 238 patients underwent thulium fiber laser lithotripsy (group B). The demographic data of 2 groups were comparable. The mean age of patients in group A and group B was 36.5 ± 12.52 years and 38.62 ± 10.71 years, respectively. The mean operative time in group A and group B was 47 ± 15 and 36 ± 13 minutes, respectively, while the mean laser time in group A and group B was 13.5 ± 45 minutes and 9.25 ± 3.2 minutes, respectively. Four (1.67%) patients in group A and 11 (4.62%) patients in group B developed ureteric strictures during follow-up, and the difference was statistically significant (P <.001). The mean length of stricture was 2.67 ± 1.27 cm in group A and 4.42 ± 2.2 cm in group B, and the difference was statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Thulium fiber laser, projected as safe laser previously, has a higher incidence of ureteric strictures compared to holmium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser when used for ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy.</p>","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 3","pages":"198-204"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10346094/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Peritumoral Adipose Tissue Density Predicts the Malignancy in cT1 Renal Masses.","authors":"Yusuf Sahin,&nbsp;Sinan Aygan,&nbsp;Ibrahim Hacibey,&nbsp;Murat Yuce,&nbsp;Mehmet Yilmaz,&nbsp;Sule Ozsoy,&nbsp;Atilla Semercioz,&nbsp;Ahmet Yaser Muslumanoglu","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.23016","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.23016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Not only the frequency of surgery for small renal masses has increased secondary to the improvements and frequent use of imaging techniques but also the frequency of detection of benign lesions in nephrectomy specimens has increased as well. We aimed to assess the predictive value of computed tomography density of perirenal adipose tissue and peritumoral adipose tissue in distinguishing between benign and malignant renal masses.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The current study included 116 patients who underwent nephrectomy for renal masses between January 2015 and December 2020. Clinicodemographic and preoperative computed tomography features and final pathological findings of the patients were recorded. According to the final pathological results, the patients were divided into 2 groups benign (n = 32) and malignant (n = 84). Groups were compared statistically in terms of perirenal adipose tissue and peritumoral adipose tissue density.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The median tumor size was 5.00 cm. The rate of benign tumors was higher in female patients (P = .005). The median peritumoral adipose tissue density among cT1 and cT1a tumors was higher in the malignant group (P < .001, for each). At a cutoff value of 97.50 Hounsfield Units, the peritumoral adipose tissue density had a sensitivity of 83.0% and a specificity of 79.2% for predicting the presence of malignant tumors in ≤7 cm renal masses. Using a cutoff value of -97.50 Hounsfield Units, the peritumoral adipose tissue density had a sensitivity of 88.9% and a specificity of 83.3% for predicting the presence of malignant tumors in ≤4 cm renal masses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The peritumoral adipose tissue density in the preoperative computed tomography images predicts the malignancy in cT1 renal masses.</p>","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 3","pages":"191-197"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10346103/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Laparoscopic and Open Nephron-Sparing Surgery for Radius Exophytic/Endophytic Nearness Anterior/ Posterior Location Nephrometry Score 7 and Higher Kidney Tumors: A Comparison of Oncological and Functional Outcomes Using the Pentafecta Score.","authors":"Carlo Giulioni,&nbsp;Daniele Castellani,&nbsp;Manuel Di Biase,&nbsp;Vincenzo Ferrara,&nbsp;Andrea Benedetto Galosi","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.22233","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.22233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate oncological and functional outcomes of nephron- sparing surgery by comparing open and laparoscopic approaches in a consecutive series of patients with intermediate and high complexity renal masses.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed all nephron-sparing surgery cases in 2 referral centers from January 2013 to January 2020. Tumor complexity was graded according to radius exophytic/endophytic nearness anterior/posterior location nephrometry score. Patients with a single kidney tumor with a radius exophytic/endophytic nearness anterior/posterior location score ≥ 7 were evaluated. Exclusion criteria were solitary kidney, multiple/bilateral tumors, and a low radius exophytic/endophytic nearness Anterior/Posterior location score (<7). Patients were divided according to the surgical approach: the laparoscopic tumor enucleation and the open wedge resection groups. The Trifecta and Pentafecta score achievement rates were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two hundred thirteen patients were included in the analysis, 76 in laparoscopic tumor enucleation group and 137 in the open wedge resection group. There were no statistically significant differences in preoperative data between laparoscopic tumor enucleation and open wedge resection groups, except for the higher percentage of T1a masses in the latter group. The mean 24-hour blood loss and length of stay were higher in the open wedge resection group. Minor and major postoperative complication rates were comparable. No significant difference in terms of the Trifecta score was reported. Pentafecta score was achieved in 35/76 (46.1%) and 61/137 (44.5%) cases in the laparoscopic tumor enucleation and open wedge resection groups, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study showed that laparoscopic tumor enucleation was associated with significantly lower blood and length of stay. Postoperative complications and the achievement of the Pentafecta score were similar in both surgical approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 3","pages":"178-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10346102/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of the Controlling Nutritional Status Score with the Development of Postoperative Paralytic Ileus After Radical Cystectomy: Retrospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Kenji Tanabe,&nbsp;Yasukazu Nakanishi,&nbsp;Noya Okubo,&nbsp;Yousuke Umino,&nbsp;Madoka Kataoka,&nbsp;Shugo Yajima,&nbsp;Hitoshi Masuda","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.22232","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.22232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Postoperative paralytic ileus is a major adverse event of radical cystectomy, causing prolonged hospitalization. The controlling nutritional status score, consisting of serum albumin, total lymphocyte count, and total cholesterol, indicates the nutritional status and may evaluate gastrointestinal status. This study aimed to clarify the association between the controlling nutritional status score and the development of postoperative paralytic ileus in patients who underwent radical cystectomy with ileal conduit or ileal neobladder.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We retrospectively analyzed the clinical features of patients who underwent open radical cystectomy or robotic assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy with ileal conduit or ileal neobladder for bladder cancer between April 2011 and May 2021. The association between clinical variables, including the controlling nutritional status score and the development of postoperative paralytic ileus, was examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 133 patients, 34 (26%) developed postoperative paralytic ileus. The patients who developed postoperative paralytic ileus were likely to have a higher controlling nutritional status score (P = .055) compared to those who did not develop postoperative paralytic ileus. Multivariate analysis revealed that a preoperative controlling nutritional status score of ≥1 (odds ratio: 2.90, 95% CI: 1.08-7.80, P = .034) and longer operating time (odds ratio: 3.02, 95% CI: 1.13-8.11, P = .027) were significant independent factors for postoperative paralytic ileus development.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A high controlling nutritional status score and long operating time may be risk factors for developing postoperative paralytic ileus in patients who underwent radical cystectomy with ileal conduit or ileal neobladder for bladder cancer. Preoperative controlling nutritional status may be able to predict postoperative paralytic ileus development.</p>","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 3","pages":"184-190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10346114/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do Concomitant Systematic Biopsies Add to Fusion Targeted Biopsies in the Diagnosis and Management of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer?","authors":"Alice Thompson,&nbsp;Venkat Eguru,&nbsp;Sohail Moosa,&nbsp;Yeung Ng","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.22221","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.22221","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Magnetic resonance imaging targeted biopsy clearly detects more clinically significant prostate cancer than systematic biopsy. Whether concomitant systematic biopsy adds to targeted biopsy in the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer remains uncertain. The primary outcome measure of this study was to ascertain the percentage of clinically significant prostate cancer on systematic biopsy missed by targeted biopsy. Furthermore, we sought to determine whether systematic biopsy results influenced the clinical management of patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This prospective observational study included all men undergoing Fusion targeted biopsy in our Health Board. All men had PI-RADS scores of 3-5 on magnetic resonance imaging. Histology from targeted biopsy and systematic biopsy was reviewed to determine any additional benefit of performing systematic biopsy. Clinical outcomes were also reviewed. Clinically significant prostate cancer was defined by (i) International Society of Urological Pathology ≥ 2 and (ii) UCL criteria of any primary Gleason 4 or core length ≥ 6 mm.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 104 men were included in the study of whom 18 patients were biopsy naïve, 65 had at least 1 previous negative biopsy, and 20 had previous biopsies that showed clinically insignificant cancer. The percentage of clinically significant prostate cancer missed on targeted biopsy was between 9.1% and 11.1%. Moreover, 17.1% of patients with clinically significant prostate cancer would not have proceeded to radical treatment if the systematic biopsy had not been performed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our data support a growing field of evidence that although magnetic resonance imaging targeted biopsy is more sensitive than systematic biopsy at detecting clinically significant prostate cancer, systematic biopsy adds to the number of patients diagnosed with clinically significant prostate cancer in those already undergoing prostate biopsy.</p>","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 3","pages":"169-177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10346108/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Episodes of Febrile Urinary Tract Infections Occur More Often in the Winter in Patients with Spina Bifida.","authors":"Takeya Kitta,&nbsp;Yukiko Kanno-Kakibuchi,&nbsp;Hiroki Chiba,&nbsp;Madoka Higuchi,&nbsp;Mifuka Ouchi,&nbsp;Mio Togo,&nbsp;Yui Abe-Takahashi,&nbsp;Mayuko Tsukiyama,&nbsp;Nobuo Shinohara","doi":"10.5152/tud.2023.22190","DOIUrl":"10.5152/tud.2023.22190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Febrile urinary tract infections, which commonly occur in spina bifida patients, can cause renal dysfunction. To help prevent febrile urinary tract infection occurrence, a better understanding of any seasonal tendencies would be beneficial.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Study points evaluated included: (i) with or without febrile urinary tract infections, (ii) type of urinary management in patients with febrile urinary tract infections, (iii) number of febrile urinary tract infection occurrences, and (iv) season associated with episode. Febrile urinary tract infection was defined by medical records specifically ascribing the term and clinical presentations consistent with the diagnosis. We evaluated febrile urinary tract infection incidence per 1 person, risk odds, expected values, and chi-square analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study examined 140 patients (79 males, 61 females). The patient's age at the first visit ranged from 2 days to 43.7 years old (median: 3.0 years old). The observation period was 0.6-43.7 years (median: 11.5 years). (i) Febrile urinary tract infection occurred in 68 cases, (ii) urinary management included: full clean intermittent catheterization: 49 cases, autoaugmented bladder: 15 cases, self-voiding: 8 cases, clean intermittent catheterization + indwelling catheter at night time: 5 cases, self-voiding + clean intermittent catheterization: 4 cases, vesicocutaneostomy: 2 cases, (iii) number of febrile urinary tract infection episodes: 2 times or less: 40 cases, 3-5 times: 20 cases, over 6 times: 8 cases, and (iv) total number of febrile urinary tract infection episodes was 183, with spring: 41, summer: 44, autumn: 37, and winter: 61. Risk odds of the incidence (one season vs. the other season) were spring: 0.870 (P = .425), summer: 0.954 (P = .784), autumn: 0.755 (P = .120), and winter 1.497 (P = .009).</p>","PeriodicalId":101337,"journal":{"name":"Urology research & practice","volume":"49 3","pages":"211-215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10346110/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50159732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}