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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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Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: presentation and management [PDF]
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is characterized by the presence of lipid-laden foamy macrophages with both acute and chronic phase inflammatory cells.
Badiu, Dumitru Cristinel +8 more
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Interobserver agreement on non-contrast computed tomography interpretation for diagnosis of urolithiasis in patients with acute flank pain [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the interobserver agreement on non-contrast computed tomography interpretation by a group of experienced abdominal radiologists, for the study of urolithiasis in patients presenting acute flank pain.
Bekhor, Daniel +5 more
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This review traces the evolution of functional biliary stents, outlining the paradigm shift from “active intervention” strategies that target stent failure to next‐generation “enabling platforms.” These platforms leverage biodegradable materials, 3D/4D printing, and smart sensors to achieve personalized, regenerative, and theranostic solutions ...
Muhan Li +4 more
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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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Experimental supratrigonal cystectomy: evaluation of long-term complications
OBJECTIVE: The present study aims at assessing the occurrence of pyelonephritis and long-term complications in rats submitted to surgical reduction of bladder capacity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sprague-Dawley rats were submitted to supratrigonal cystectomy
Milton Barros +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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Effects of ursodeoxycholic acid on synthesis of cholesterol and bile acids in healthy subjects [PDF]
Background/Aims: Ursodeoxycholic acid ( UDCA) decreases biliary secretion of cholesterol and is therefore used for the dissolution of cholesterol gallstones.
Fischer, S. +5 more
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Renal screening sonography—A comparative study in a Portuguese basic emergency service
Renal sonography screening aids in clinical decision‐making for patients with suspected renal colic. This study intends to compare the accuracy and pertinence of sonographic findings obtained by a sonographer in a Basic Emergency Service (BES) with that of radiologists at Referral Hospital (RH) in Portugal. Renal sonography screening was able to detect
Sérgio Miravent +9 more
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Metabolic investigation of patients with staghorn calculus: is it necessary?
Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of metabolic disorders in patients with staghorn calculi treated at the Regional Center of Lithiasis Metabolic Studies in central region of São Paulo State, Brazil.
Carmen R. P. Amaro +6 more
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