Internalization of Calcium Oxalate Calculi Developed in Narrow Cavities
Urology Case Reports, 2014 We describe the case of a patient with calcium oxalate monohydrate and calcium oxalate dihydrate calculi occluded in cavities. All those calculi were located inside narrow cavities covered with a thin epithelium that permits their visualization.
Fèlix Grases +3 more
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Tamm-Horsfall protein in recurrent calcium kidney stone formers with positive family history: abnormalities in urinary excretion, molecular structure and function [PDF]
, 2018 Tamm-Horsfall protein (THP) powerfully inhibits calcium oxalate crystal aggregation, but structurally abnormal THPs from recurrent calcium stone formers may promote crystal aggregation.
Hess, Bernhard +3 more
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Early renal failure after domino hepatic transplantation using the liver from a compound heterozygous patient with primary hyperoxaluria [PDF]
, 2017 Background. To cover the shortage of cadaveric organs, new approaches to expand the donor pool are needed. Here we report on a case of domino liver transplantation (DLT) using an organ harvested from a compound heterozygous patient with primary ...
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Efficacy of oral citrate administration in primary hyperoxaluria [PDF]
, 2017 Urinary citrate is a potent inhibitor of calcium oxalate (CaOx) crystallization, but oral citrate has rarely been used in patients with primary hyperoxaluria (PH).
Blau, N. +3 more
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African Journal of UrologyBackground Urolithiasis is a chronic, systemic condition, with a high prevalencet and rising incidence. It leads to a lower quality-of-life for patients affected by it—even though asymptomatic.
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Protective effects of the aqueous extract of Crocus sativus against ethylene glycol induced nephrolithiasis in rats [PDF]
, 2015 This study evaluated the possible protective effect of Crocus sativus L. (saffron) in the treatment of renal calculi. Aqueous extract of saffron (25, 50 and 100 mg/kg, daily) was administered intraperitoneally in two regimens of protective or curative ...
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2009 Introduction Medullary sponge kidney is a congenital anomaly characterized by diffuse ectasy of the collecting tubules of one or both kidneys. It is usually diagnosed in the second or third decade of life.
El-Sawi Mohamed, Shahein Abdul-Rahman
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Evidence Report: Risk of Renal Stone Formation [PDF]
The formation of renal stones poses an in-flight health risk of high severity, not only because of the impact of renal colic on human performance but also because of complications that could potentially lead to crew evacuation, such as hematuria ...
Pietrzyk, Robert, Sibonga, Jean D.
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The effect of acupressure on sleep quality in patients with chronic heart failure [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Sleep disorder is one of the most common problems in patients with chronic heart failure. Acupressure is considered as a proposed complementary therapy and has proven effective in a wide range of ailments, including pain relief, arthritis and
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Sponge kidney and renal lithiasis
Revista de Nefrología, Diálisis y Trasplante, 2019 Introduction: Sponge kidney is a renal malformation of the collecting tubules, which is usually associated with nephrocalcinosis or distal tubular acidosis. The association with renal lithiasis is observed between 4-20%.
Francisco Rodolfo Spivacow +2 more
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