Infection after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy.
Authors: Lee SJ
Abstract
Infectious complications after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS-Bx) appear to be increasing, which reflects the high prevalence of antibiotic-resistant strains of Enterobacteriaceae. Identifying patients at high risk for antibiotic resistance with history taking is an important initial step. Targeted prophylaxis with a prebiopsy rectal swab culture or augmented antibiotic prophylaxis can be considered for patients at high risk of antibiotic resistance. If infectious complications are suspected, the presence of urosepsis should be evaluated and adequate antibiotic...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Natural 10-year history of simple renal cysts.
CONCLUSIONS: About three-quarters of adult patients with accidentally diagnosed SRCs presented with an increased maximum diameter. The only risk factor for an increase in maximum diameter was age. In patients with an increase in the maximum diameter, the growth rate of the maximum diameter was 6.4% per year during 10 years and decreased with age.
PMID: 25964835 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Does skip metastasis or other lymph node parameters have additional effects on survival of patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer?
CONCLUSIONS: No factors related to lymph node status predict DFS and OS, except for lymph node positivity. OS and DFS were comparable between patients with skip metastasis and other lymph node-positive patients.
PMID: 25964836 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
One day surgery in the treatment of benign prostatic enlargement with thulium laser: A single institution experience.
CONCLUSIONS: ThuVEP can be safely conducted as a 1-day surgical procedure. This strategy results in cost savings. ThuVEP shows good standardized outcomes with respect to improvement in flow parameters and length of bladder catheterization.
PMID: 25964837 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Is intravesical stent position a predictor of associated morbidity?
CONCLUSIONS: Intravesical stent position did not significantly influence associated morbidity in our study. An appropriate stent length should be chosen to avoid dislocation. However, complex calculations of optimum stent length, time-consuming manipulations, and costly stock holding of various stent sizes to obtain the perfect stent position do not seem worthwhile.
PMID: 25964838 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
The effect of renal cortical thickness on the treatment outcomes of kidney stones treated with shockwave lithotripsy.
CONCLUSIONS: Among the main tissue components along the shock wave path, a thicker KT was a favorable factor for successful SWL after adjustment for SV, MSD, and the shock wave delivery rate.
PMID: 25964839 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, and metabolic syndrome as predictors of middle-aged men's health.
CONCLUSIONS: Our data showed that total prostate volume is a significant predictor of lower urinary tract symptoms, and central obesity has predictive ability for erectile dysfunction. Metabolic syndrome was the only significant negative predictive factor for chronic prostatitis-like symptoms. The management of correctable factors such as waist-to-hip ratio and metabolic syndrome may be considered preventive modalities against the development of men's health problems.
PMID: 25964840 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Effect of aging on urodynamic parameters in women with stress urinary incontinence.
CONCLUSIONS: Older women with SUI also have worsened voiding function with age as the results of urodynamic parameters. Specifically, detrusor contractility decreased with age after 60 years.
PMID: 25964841 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Is a secondary procedure necessary in every case of failed endoscopic treatment for vesicoureteral reflux?
CONCLUSIONS: Patients in whom ET fails can be observed for spontaneous resolution of VUR unless they have febrile urinary tract infection or decreased renal function. Urodynamic study may be helpful in deciding whether a secondary procedure after ET failure is necessary.
PMID: 25964842 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Knotted stents: Case report and outcome analysis.
We report a case in which a folded Terumo guidewire was successfully used to remove a knotted stent percutaneously without anesthesia. We also review the current literature on predisposing factors and management strategies for knotted ureteral stents.
PMID: 25964843 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - May 14, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Pediatric urology in the KJU.
Authors: Kang JY
PMID: 25874037 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - April 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Prospects of stem cell treatment in benign urological diseases.
Authors: Alwaal A, Hussein AA, Lin CS, Lue TF
Abstract
Stem cells (SCs) are undifferentiated cells that are capable of self-renewal and differentiation and that therefore contribute to the renewal and repair of tissues. Their capacity for division, differentiation, and tissue regeneration is highly dependent on the surrounding environment. Several preclinical and clinical studies have utilized SCs in urological disorders. In this article, we review the current status of SC use in benign urological diseases (erectile dysfunction, Peyronie disease, infertility, and urinary incontinence), and we summarize the...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - April 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
A current perspective on geriatric lower urinary tract dysfunction.
Authors: Jung HB, Kim HJ, Cho ST
Abstract
Lower urinary tract dysfunction-such as urinary incontinence (UI), detrusor overactivity, and benign prostatic hyperplasia-is prevalent in elderly persons. These conditions can interfere with daily life and normal functioning and lead to negative effects on health-related quality of life. UI is one of the most common urologic conditions but is poorly understood elderly persons. The overall prevalence of UI increases with age in both men and women. Elderly persons often neglect UI or dismiss it as part of the normal aging process. However, UI can have significant ne...
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - April 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
How much progress has been made in journal metrics two years after the citation analysis of the Korean Journal of Urology?
CONCLUSIONS: During 2 years, remarkable progress was made in KJU's citation indicators and in the diversity of the authors' and editorial board members' countries.
PMID: 25874040 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - April 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
Use of nanoparticles to monitor human mesenchymal stem cells transplanted into penile cavernosum of rats with erectile dysfunction.
CONCLUSIONS: Transplanted SPION-MSCs existed for up to 4 weeks in the cavernous nerve injured cavernosa of rats. Erectile dysfunction recovered and could be monitored by MRI.
PMID: 25874041 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean Journal of Urology)
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - April 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research
