{"title":"Research progress on surgical factors related to early urinary control after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.","authors":"Xuezhen Yang, Mingri Xu, Changchun Guo, Jie Fu","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Radical resection of prostate cancer is the first choice for the treatment of early localized prostate cancer, but urinary incontinence is prone to occur after the operation, especially early urinary incontinence, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. This article discusses the surgical methods, approaches, and techniques to clarify the effects of surgical-related factors on early postoperative urinary control, in order to provide the best treatment for patients with prostate cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 5","pages":"361-366"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10628631/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71520200","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}
Mohammad Yazdani, Narjes Saberi, Azar Baradaran, Zahra Mohajeri
{"title":"Diagnostic value of total serum/free prostate specific antigen and prostate cancer antigen-3 levels in prostate cancer.","authors":"Mohammad Yazdani, Narjes Saberi, Azar Baradaran, Zahra Mohajeri","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The purpose of this study was to compare serum total and free prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels and serum prostate cancer antigen-3 (PCA3) levels in patients with prostate cancer in 2018 and 2019.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This research was a prospective case-control study. The case group included all patients with suspected prostate cancer, and the control group included individuals without prostate disease who were referred to Ali Asghar and Nour Hospital in Isfahan, Iran, from October 2018 to October 2020. The serum total PSA, free PSA, and PCA3 levels in both groups were measured using the ELISA method with standard kits and compared between the groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The two groups were matched in terms of age and body mass index (BMI). The results showed that the mean free PSA level in the control group was significantly higher than that in the case group (P<0.05). Conversely, the mean total PSA level in the case group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). However, no significant difference was observed in the mean PCA3 levels between the case and control groups. In addition, the total PSA variable with a cutoff of ≤3.14 exhibited 93% sensitivity and 82% specificity, demonstrating the highest diagnostic accuracy in distinguishing between prostate cancer and healthy individuals. Similarly, the PCA3 value with a cutoff of ≤3.5 had a sensitivity and specificity of 70% and 72%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overall, the study results indicated that total PSA and PCA3 levels have higher diagnostic accuracy in distinguishing patients with suspected prostate cancer from healthy individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 5","pages":"414-419"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10628628/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71520197","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}
Nihal E Mohamed, Tung-Ming Leung, Emma Kt Benn, Talia G Korn, Imran Ali, Dhruti Patel, Adam Gonzalez, Diane Z Quale
{"title":"Depression and anxiety among patients treated for bladder cancer: examining clinical, demographic, and psychosocial predictors.","authors":"Nihal E Mohamed, Tung-Ming Leung, Emma Kt Benn, Talia G Korn, Imran Ali, Dhruti Patel, Adam Gonzalez, Diane Z Quale","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction and objective: </strong>The significant impact of bladder cancer and treatment on patient health related quality of life (HRQoL) and emotional wellbeing has been documented. Increasing evidence from cancer research emphasizes the importance of examining patients supportive care needs and received social support as factors that could influence their emotional adjustment. The purpose of the study was to assess the demographic and clinical predictors of depression and anxiety among bladder cancer patients and its associations with patient reported supportive care needs and perceived availability of social support.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional design was used to investigate the study questions. Bladder cancer patients were recruited from the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) to complete a questionnaire that included the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), bladder cancer patient need survey (BCNAS-32), and the social provisions scale (SPS). The inclusion criteria restricted our sample to include bladder cancer patients who were English speakers, aged 18-85 years, and were able and willing to provide informed consent. Patients who had metastatic disease, cancer recurrence, or other primary cancers at the time of assessment were excluded from the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants included 159 bladder cancer patients. The mean age was 62±9.4 years and 51% were male. Almost two-thirds (62%) of patients reported a diagnosis of muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), 25% patient reported clinically significant levels of anxiety, 17% reported clinically significant levels of depression, and 13% and 17% reported abnormal borderline abnormal levels for anxiety and depression, respectively. Univariate regression analyses revealed significant associations between HADS total score, HADS depression and anxiety subscales, patient age, physical functioning/daily living needs, sexuality needs, and perceived social support with higher total scores, anxiety, and depression scores associated with younger age, higher unmet needs, and lower levels of social support. Multivariate regression analyses, showed similar findings confirming the associations depicted by the univariate regression analyses.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Bladder cancer patients experience significant levels of depression and anxiety and these levels are associated with patient age, supportive care unmet needs and lack of social support. Patient focused interventions could be tailored to address these issues with the goal to improve patient HRQoL and emotional adjustment.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 5","pages":"401-413"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10628622/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71520195","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}
Lauren Brady, Jenney R Lee, Evan Y Yu, Daniel Lin, John L Gore, Peter S Nelson, Frances Shiely, Yaw A Nyame
{"title":"Determining clinical perspectives and strategies for improving enrollment of minoritized communities in prostate cancer clinical trials.","authors":"Lauren Brady, Jenney R Lee, Evan Y Yu, Daniel Lin, John L Gore, Peter S Nelson, Frances Shiely, Yaw A Nyame","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Black men and other minoritized populations have represented 4-5% or less of participants in most practice-informing clinical trials. This study sought to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of clinicians around equity and inclusion in prostate cancer clinical trial initiatives in the United States.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An anonymous, web-based questionnaire was administered via REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) with questions focused on inclusivity of minoritized populations with respect to race and ethnicity in prostate cancer clinical trials research. The survey link was distributed across the United States via several professional organizations, prostate cancer groups, and social media. Responses were analyzed both quantitatively (descriptive statistics) and qualitatively (thematic analysis).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 131 respondents completed the survey (70% self-identified as White, 17% as Asian, and 6% as Black). Most respondents practiced in an urban setting (89%). Of those who engaged in outreach with minoritized communities during the trial design process, 69% observed improved enrollment of minoritized populations. However, 18% of respondents noted that outreach alone does not overcome existing structural barriers to participation in clinical trials. Thematic analysis identified four key areas to address for improving equity: structural, health system, trial-/study-specific, and relationship-/engagement-related factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Study participants demonstrated a knowledge of the importance of improving equity in prostate cancer clinical trials research. Designing trials that reduce issues associated with access and improving community outreach were emphasized as key focus areas for reducing health disparities in prostate cancer clinical trials research.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 5","pages":"385-394"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10628627/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71520196","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}
Raymond Khargi, Jacob N Bamberger, Anna Ricapito, Kavita Gupta, Alan J Yaghoubian, Johnathan A Khusid, Blair Gallante, William M Atallah, Mantu Gupta
{"title":"Comprehensive analysis of factors associated with significant blood loss during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.","authors":"Raymond Khargi, Jacob N Bamberger, Anna Ricapito, Kavita Gupta, Alan J Yaghoubian, Johnathan A Khusid, Blair Gallante, William M Atallah, Mantu Gupta","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The objective of this study is to conduct a thorough investigation of the risk factors associated with blood loss during PCNL, within the setting of a US urban tertiary care center.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective analysis of our endourology database to identify adult patients who underwent PCNL for stone extraction at our tertiary stone center between October 2014 and December 2022. Patients were categorized into two groups based on the extent of blood loss: significant blood loss (SBL) and no significant blood loss (NSBL). The cut-off value for SBL was determined as the median change in hematocrit levels from preoperative to postoperative among patients who required postoperative transfusions. Several factors were evaluated, including stone dimensions, operative details, the presence of preoperative drains, patient position, type of access, access site, number of accesses, tract size, tract length, stone location, number of stones, operative time, and the S.T.O.N.E. Nephrolithometry Scoring System.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our analysis included a total of 695 procedures performed on 674 distinct patients who met our inclusion criteria. Of these, 102 patients (14.7%) were included in the SBL group. Patients in the SBL group had a higher mean number of accesses (1.57 vs. 1.29, P<0.001), were positioned prone more often (96.0% vs. 88.6%, P = 0.025), and underwent fluoroscopic-guided access more frequently (89.9% vs. 64.8%, P<0.001). Additionally, significant differences were observed in stone morphology, with the SBL group having higher rates of complete staghorn stones (42.2% vs. 27.0%, P = 0.019) and lower rates of partial staghorn stones (27.7% vs. 36.8%, P = 0.019). A larger proportion of patients in the SBL group required a 16 French nephrostomy tube for postoperative drainage (13.3% vs. 10.4%, P = 0.041). Lastly, the SBL group had a longer mean operative time compared to the NSBL group (P<0.001). Multiple logistic regression analysis identified stone volume (P = 0.039), number of accesses (P = 0.047), and operative time (P = 0.006) as independent risk factors associated with SBL status.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Surgical complexity factors such as stone volume, number of accesses, and operative time are linked to a higher risk of SBL during PCNL. Stone volume and the requirement for multiple accesses can usually be estimated with reasonable accuracy before surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 5","pages":"420-428"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10628626/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71520194","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":"Microbiota and the landscape of the prostate tumor microenvironment.","authors":"Kasmira R Gupta, Natasha Kyprianou","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prostate cancer remains one of the most common causes of cancer-related death in men globally. Progression of prostate cancer to lethal metastatic disease is mediated by multiple contributors. The role of prostate microbiota and their metabolites in metastasis, therapeutic resistance to castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), and tumor relapse has yet to be fully investigated. Characterization of microflora can provide new mechanistic insights into the functional significance in the emergence of therapeutic resistance, identification of novel effective targeted therapies, and development of biomarkers during prostate cancer progression. The tumor microenvironment (TME) and its components work concurrently with the prostate microbiota in promoting prostate cancer development and progression to metastasis. In this article, we discuss the growing evidence on the functional contribution of microbiota to the phenotypic landscape of the TME and its effect on prostate cancer therapeutic targeting and recurrent disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 5","pages":"352-360"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10628624/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71520198","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}
Ryan M Blake, Neha Malhotra, Mantu Gupta, Johnathan A Khusid
{"title":"Treatment of bilateral encrusted ureteral stents, large volume renal stones, and ureteral stricture in a complex pediatric patient: a surgical video and case review.","authors":"Ryan M Blake, Neha Malhotra, Mantu Gupta, Johnathan A Khusid","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Myotonic dystrophy is a debilitating genetic disease that carries a predilection for a variety of comorbidities. Kidney stone disease in this population can present a variety of unique challenges related to patient age, comorbidities, and social factors. We present a video review case of a 13-year-old girl with myotonic dystrophy who was treated surgically for large bilateral stone burden, bilateral retained ureteral stents with nephrostomy tubes, and right ureteral stricture. The patient had multiple prior urologic procedures and recurrent admissions for infection prior to presentation. Preoperative planning included non-contrast CT imaging, admission to an intensive care unit, and multidisciplinary discussion of treatment and goals. Through combined antegrade and retrograde approaches, the patient's stone burden was cleared, right ureteral stricture was treated, and all tubes were able to be removed in two major procedures and one minor cystoscopy with stent removal under anesthesia. Early referral to tertiary care centers and involvement of multiple specialist teams may help reduce perioperative risk and minimize the number of surgeries. Additionally, patients at high anesthesia risk may benefit from concurrent percutaneous nephrolithotomy with endopyelotomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 5","pages":"435-442"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10628629/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71520201","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":"Dual balloon adjustable continence therapy for urinary incontinence.","authors":"Michael P Feloney, Julie A Klock, Yuanyuan Zhang","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dual balloon adjustable continence therapy (DBACT) has emerged as a promising option for treating stress urinary incontinence. DBACT is a minimally invasive and easily reversible procedure in which two periurethral balloons are placed just distal to the bladder neck to increase bladder outflow resistance. The device is connected to a small titanium port placed under the scrotal or labial skin. The port is used for adjustment to balloon volume in the clinic setting, allowing for refinement and optimization of urinary continence. DBACT placement is typically performed under general anesthesia and is considered an outpatient procedure. Several studies have evaluated the effectiveness of DBACT in treating urinary incontinence, and the results are promising. DBACT was effective in 91% of patients who underwent the procedure, 80% reported a significant improvement in their symptoms, and 70% reported being completely dry after the procedure. DBACT is a safe procedure with few reported complications. The most common complication is mild pain or discomfort at the site of device placement, which usually resolves within a few days. Overall, DBACT is minimally invasive, adjustable, and highly successful in restoring urinary continence.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 4","pages":"334-338"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10461033/pdf/ajceu0011-0334.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10123423","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}
Fernando J Garcia-Marques, Elissa Zakrasek, Abel Bermudez, Alexandra L Polasko, Shiqin Liu, Tanya Stoyanova, James D Brooks, John Lavelle, Sharon J Pitteri
{"title":"Proteomics analysis of urine and catheter-associated biofilms in spinal cord injury patients.","authors":"Fernando J Garcia-Marques, Elissa Zakrasek, Abel Bermudez, Alexandra L Polasko, Shiqin Liu, Tanya Stoyanova, James D Brooks, John Lavelle, Sharon J Pitteri","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>After spinal cord injury (SCI), use chronic urinary catheters for bladder management is common, making these patients especially vulnerable to catheter-associated complications. Chronic catheterization is associated with bacterial colonization and frequent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). One determinant of infection success and treatment resistance is production of catheter-associated biofilms, composed of microorganisms and host- and microbial-derived components. To better understand the biofilm microenvironment, we performed proteomics analysis of catheter-associated biofilms and paired urine samples from four people with SCI with chronic indwelling urinary catheters. We developed a novel method for the removal of adhered cellular components on catheters that contained both human and microbial homologous proteins. Proteins from seven microbial species were identified including: <i>Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species (spp), Enterococcus spp, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas spp, Staphylococcus spp</i>, and <i>Candida spp</i>. Peptides identified from catheter biofilms were assigned to 4,820 unique proteins, with 61% of proteins assigned to the biofilm-associated microorganisms, while the remainder were human-derived. Contrastingly, in urine, only 51% were assigned to biofilm-associated microorganisms and 4,554 proteins were identified as a human-derived. Of the proteins assigned to microorganisms in the biofilm and paired urine, <i>Enterococcus, Candida spp</i>, and <i>P. mirabilis</i> had greater associations with the biofilm phase, whereas <i>E. coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella</i> had greater associations with the urine phase, thus demonstrating a significant difference between the urine and adhered microbial communities. The microbial proteins that differed significantly between the biofilm and paired urine samples mapped to pathways associated with amino acid synthesis, likely related to adaptation to high urea concentrations in the urine, and growth and protein synthesis in bacteria in the biofilm. Human proteins demonstrated enrichment for immune response in the catheter-associated biofilm. Proteomic analysis of catheter-associated biofilms and paired urine samples has the potential to provide detailed information on host and bacterial responses to chronic indwelling urinary catheters and could be useful for understanding complications of chronic indwelling catheters including CAUTIs, urinary stones, and catheter blockages.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 3","pages":"206-219"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2023-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10333135/pdf/ajceu0011-0206.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9871949","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}
Ezidin G Kaddumi, Ali Al Khader, Abdul-Fattah S Fararjeh, Alaa A Abusamhadaneh
{"title":"The effect of vagotomy on c-fos expression in the reticular formation areas following cystometry in cyclophosphamide-induced cystitis in rats.","authors":"Ezidin G Kaddumi, Ali Al Khader, Abdul-Fattah S Fararjeh, Alaa A Abusamhadaneh","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The involvement of the vagus nerve in the supraspinal neural circuits that control the urinary bladder function, especially during pathological conditions, became increasingly evident. However, the role of brainstem areas in these circuits is not studied yet.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In the present study, using c-fos immunohistochemistry, the roles of the vagus nerve to the responses of the reticular formation to cystometry in cyclophosphamide-treated rats were investigated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Cyclophosphamide treatment significantly increased the c-fos expression in the lateral reticular nucleus (LRt), lateral paragigantocellular nucleus (LPGi), caudal part of the ventrolateral reticular nucleus (CVL), and gigantocellular reticular nucleus (Gi) following cystometry. However, cyclophosphamide treatment didn't have significant effect on c-fos expression in ventrolateral reticular nucleus (VL), rostral part of VL (RVL), raphe pallidus nucleus (RPa), and raphe obscurus nucleus (Rob). Vagotomy significantly demolished the effect of cyclophosphamide in the LRt and LPGi areas without having any significant effect on other reticular formation areas. Whereas, in comparison to normal animals, the vagotomised animals didn't show any significant changes in c-fos expression.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of this study demonstrate the involvement of the reticular formation areas, particularly the ventral part, in processing urinary bladder function under cystitis condition. It also demonstrates the contribution of the vagus nerve in these processes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7438,"journal":{"name":"American journal of clinical and experimental urology","volume":"11 1","pages":"40-49"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10009307/pdf/ajceu0011-0040.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9122061","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}