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Purpose. The crystal adhesion caused by the damage of renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2) is the key to the formation of kidney stones. However, no effective preventive drug has been found.
Qiu-Shi Xu +5 more
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Size-dependent pyroptosis induction by calcium oxalate monohydrate crystals in HK-2 cells
Summary: This article explored the differences in pyroptosis mediated by calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) crystals with sizes of 100 nm, 1 μm, 3 μm, 5 μm, and 10 μm and were used to induce pyroptosis of HK-2 cells. The proportion of pyroptosis cells was
Xue-Wu Chen +3 more
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Is there an association between urolithiasis and roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery?
Purpose: Several studies have documented high incidence of urinary lithiasis after jejunoileal by-pass. Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) is currently the most common bariatric procedure.
Andre Costa-Matos +4 more
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Kidney lying outside renal fossa is referred as ectopic kidney. Hereby we are presenting a rare case of Pelviureteric junction obstruction in a malrotated ectopic kidney with concomitant lithiasis in a 16 year male.
Mohammed Ayub Siddiqui +2 more
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Long‐term stability of sinus complication management
Abstract Maxillary sinus augmentation shows a low incidence of complications and high clinical success due to favorable biological conditions and typically transient issues. Most complications are intraoperative, such as Schneiderian membrane perforation or hemorrhage, and are often resolved immediately.
Pablo Galindo‐Moreno +5 more
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Endourological Management of Forgotten Encrusted Ureteral Stents
PURPOSE: To present our experience and discuss the various endourological approaches for treating forgotten encrusted ureteral stents associated with stone formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From July 2006 to December 2008, 14 patients (11 men and 3 women)
Kusuma V. R. Murthy +2 more
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Frequency of Metabolic Abnormalities in Pakistani Children With Urinary Lithiasis
ObjectiveTo determine the frequency of various metabolic abnormalities in children with urinary lithiasis. MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at the Armed Forces Institute of Urology, Rawalpindi, from 30 January 2017 to 1 February 2020.
Muhammad Tanveer Sajid, Muhammad Rafiq Zafar, Qurat Ul Ain Mustafa, Rabia Abbas, Sohail Raziq, Khurram Mansoor
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims The limited data on ethnic minorities with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a growing concern, given its increasing incidence in Hispanics in the United States and Latin America. Our aim was to describe a large cohort of Hispanics with IBD studied over two decades.
Alondra Soto‐González +8 more
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Introduction The study aims to determine whether body mass index (BMI), metabolic syndrome (MS) or its individual components (primary hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemias) are risk factors for common urological diseases.Materials and ...
Maria Camila Suarez Arbelaez +9 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the 3‐year functional outcomes of Aquablation/AquaBeam waterjet therapy for bladder outlet obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), with particular attention to urinary symptoms, quality of life, continence, ejaculatory function, and complications.
Angelo Porreca +9 more
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