K. M. B. Vijayaraghavan, R. Rajendran, Appu Thomas, A. Mathew
{"title":"Paediatric Urolithiasis an Emerging Concern: Single Centre Experience in a Non-Endemic Region in South India","authors":"K. M. B. Vijayaraghavan, R. Rajendran, Appu Thomas, A. Mathew","doi":"10.17140/uaoj-5-136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/uaoj-5-136","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Paediatric urolithiasis is an emerging disease in developing nations especially in India, but a rarer entity compared to its adult counterpart. There is significant geographic variation in the incidence of urolithiasis within India itself. Given the changing dynamics of the disease, this study evaluated paediatric urolithiasis patients in a non-endemic region in South India. Methods This is a retrospective study of children and adolescents diagnosed with urolithiasis from January 2009 to December 2019 in a single tertiary care centre in South India. The purpose of this study was to investigate and identify the demographic and clinical characteristics, aetiology, management, clearance rates after surgical intervention and disease recurrence of paediatric stone disease in a non-endemic region in South India. Results We evaluated 29 patients which included a total of 97 hospital admissions. Predominantly the study population consisted of males (80.0%), with a mean age of symptom onset of 9.44±5.53-years. All patients were metabolically evaluated, 16 patients (55.2%) had metabolic abnormalities and the most common abnormality was hypocitraturia (37.5%). Spontaneous elimination rate was 6.9% and clearance rates for surgical procedures ranged from 72% to 100%. Recurrent stones were seen in 37.9%. No patient developed chronic kidney disease or mortality due to stone disease within the evaluation period of this study. Conclusion Paediatric urolithiasis is an emerging disease in India. There is a high prevalence of metabolic abnormalities in paediatric stone disease which supports the need for metabolic evaluation in all cases. There is more similarity of our study with western literature than the available Indian data which may be due to the lifestyle changes, significant geographic variation within India itself between endemic and non-endemic regions or changing epidemiology of paediatric stone disease per se.","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130650128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of Ohmmeter for Detection of Leak in Hydraulic Penile Prostheses: A Case Report","authors":"L. Barragán, I. Fishman","doi":"10.17140/uaoj-5-139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/uaoj-5-139","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125719965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Vitagliano, L. Rico, H. R. Pita, M. Nazar, C. Ameri, L. Blas
{"title":"Tumour Volume of the Index Lesion in Prostate Cancer: Correlation between Results of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and the Histophatology","authors":"G. Vitagliano, L. Rico, H. R. Pita, M. Nazar, C. Ameri, L. Blas","doi":"10.17140/UAOJ-4-134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/UAOJ-4-134","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Prostate cancer is generally multifocal, presenting a lesion with a dominant focus (index lesion) that is characterized by being the lesion with the greatest volume and the biological capacity of invasion to adjacent tissues and distant metastases. With the advent of focal therapy and organ preservation in prostate cancer, it is essential to know the real tumour volume and thus, avoid the persistence of disease after treatments with curative intent. The aim of this study is to correlate the results of the dominant tumour volume obtained from the multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the prostate and the histopathology. Material and Methods A retrospective study was performed which included all radical prostatectomies (RP) with previous MRI. A comparative analysis was performed between the tumour volume obtained from the MRI and the histopathology. Results A total of 46 patients were included in the study. The sensibility of the MRI in diagnosing the index lesion was 82.6%, highlighting that all tumours with a Gleason score ≥ 4+3 were diagnosed. The mean tumour volume in the MRI was 14.3 mm and in the histological result was 18.82 mm (p<0.05). The estimation tumour volume concordance was greatest in higher risk (International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP)). Conclusion The MRI underestimates the real tumour volume of the prostate cancer index lesion when compared to the histological result of the surgical piece, being significantly lower in high-risk lesions.","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"167 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122626141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fournier's Gangrene in a Diabetic Young Man","authors":"S. Ennaciri, M. Ahsaini, M. H. Farih","doi":"10.17140/uaoj-3-117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/uaoj-3-117","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117264652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julie M. Riley, Jessica M. Ming, F. Alba, Michael L Davis
{"title":"Comparison of Hispanics to Caucasians in Metabolic Evaluation of Nephrolithiasis","authors":"Julie M. Riley, Jessica M. Ming, F. Alba, Michael L Davis","doi":"10.17140/uaoj-3-116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/uaoj-3-116","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"93 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131956462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Incidentally Found Meckel’s Diverticulum Used in the Creation of an Orthotopic Neobladder","authors":"S. Priyadarshi, Megha Priyadarshi","doi":"10.17140/uaoj-3-118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/uaoj-3-118","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122727783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Ennaciri, M. Ahsaini, S. Mellas, J. Ammari, M. Tazi, Mj. El. Fassi, M. H. Farih
{"title":"A Bilateral Incomplete Duplex System in the Upper Urinary Tract: A Case Report","authors":"S. Ennaciri, M. Ahsaini, S. Mellas, J. Ammari, M. Tazi, Mj. El. Fassi, M. H. Farih","doi":"10.17140/uaoj-3-120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/uaoj-3-120","url":null,"abstract":"A computed tomography (CT) urogram was performed and it set the diagnosis by showing a bilateral incomplete duplex collecting systems with bifid ureters. It also revealed a modest hydronephrosis in inferiors pyelocaliceal systems without any obstruction (Figure 1). However, we did not find any vesicoureteral reflux at cystography. A cystoscopy was performed revealing two ureteral meatus without bladder abnormalities. Retrograde ureteropyelography confirmed the absence of obstruction on the excretory tracts (Figures 2 and 3). The therapeutic strategy was surgical abstention with a closer clinical follow because of the paucisymptomatic aspect of the clinical picture. ABSTRACT","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115516439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Laamari, S. Ennaciri, Zakia Douh, S. Elloudi, Hanane Bayba, F. Mernissi, M. H. Farih
{"title":"Scrotal Calcinosis: A Dermatosis Not so Rare","authors":"K. Laamari, S. Ennaciri, Zakia Douh, S. Elloudi, Hanane Bayba, F. Mernissi, M. H. Farih","doi":"10.17140/uaoj-3-119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/uaoj-3-119","url":null,"abstract":"Copyright 2019 by Laamari K. This is an open-access article distributed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows to copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and reproduce in any medium or format, even commercially, provided the original work is properly cited. cc A 35-year-old man consulted for calcified nodules of the scrotal skin. He complained of an impact on his sexual performance. The nodules progressively increased in size. He had no history of trauma or genitourinary or hormonal disorders. His physical examination revealed multiple bilateral calcified cutaneous lesions of the scrotum with no associated inflammation (Figure 1A). The dermatoscopic examination noted erythema with telangiectatic vessels (Figure 1B).","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130627089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Fatal Case of Providencia Sepsis","authors":"B. Gupta, N. Kachru","doi":"10.17140/uaoj-2-112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/uaoj-2-112","url":null,"abstract":"The risk of acquisition of multi-drug resistance remains a major hurdle in management of patients with sepsis. Owing to limitation in availability of antibiotics and increasing surge of multi-drug resistant organisms, the major aim still remains at prevention of the growth of organism. Various guidelines prevent against the routine change of urinary catheter at fixed interval unless there are clinical predictors of infection or obstruction. But there are at times, when despite all the measures, once infection occur, it may be resistant to all the available antibiotics, as had been seen in our case. This case report highlights yet another instance of multi-drug resistance organism, where the importance of preventive measures needs to be over emphasized.","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128251970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Lo, Jeng-Cheng Wu, M. Liu, Ching-Hsin Chang, Hsiao-Yu Lin, Chien‐Chih Wu, S. Yeh
{"title":"Does Aging Affect the Efficiency of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) on Ureter Stones?","authors":"S. Lo, Jeng-Cheng Wu, M. Liu, Ching-Hsin Chang, Hsiao-Yu Lin, Chien‐Chih Wu, S. Yeh","doi":"10.17140/uaoj-2-114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17140/uaoj-2-114","url":null,"abstract":"Objective Current evidence concerning the effect of aging on the treatment outcome of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is still conflicting. We performed a retrospective analysis to investigate the effect of age on the treatment outcome of ESWL for ureteric stones. Materials and Methods Our study was a pair-matched analysis comparing the three month stone free rate (SFR) after primary ESWL. Between March 1st, 2013 and December 31st, 2015, a total of 1204 patients received ESWL in our facility. We recruited 131 patients who were above or equal to 65 years old, 72 of whom met our inclusion criteria. These patients were stratified into Group A. To compare differences in treatment outcome between age groups, patients in Group A were matched 1:1 to patients aged less than 65 years by their stone size, stone location and gender. These matched patients were sorted into Group B. We compared the three-month SFR and the effect of co-morbidities on the three-month SFR between the two groups using the Pearson’s chi-square test and multivariate analysis. Results Seventy-two patients were included with a male-to-female ratio of 1:1 in each group. The average stone size was 6.74 mm (95% confidence interval, CI: 7.51-5.96) and 6.61 mm (95% CI: 7.25-5.96) in Group A and B, respectively (p=0.799). There were no differences in the three month SFR between Group A and B (63.9% vs. 66.7%, p=0.726). Univariate analysis suggested that stone location and diameter were related to SFR. However, multivariate analysis failed to show any statistically significant factors affecting SFR, including age. Conclusion In our study, age did not affect the three month SFR of ESWL. Therefore, ESWL could be an effective treatment modality for older patients. However, prospective studies with detailed data collection are required to validate these findings.","PeriodicalId":388500,"journal":{"name":"Urology and Andrology – Open Journal","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121922176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}