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Pelvi-Ureteric Junction Obstruction In A Malrotated Ectopic Kidney With Concomitant Lithiasis – A Rare Clinical Scenario

open access: yesJournal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal, 2023
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
doaj   +1 more source

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: presentation and management [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
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
core   +1 more source

Interobserver agreement on non-contrast computed tomography interpretation for diagnosis of urolithiasis in patients with acute flank pain [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
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
core   +3 more sources

Beyond a Conduit: The Evolution of Functional Biliary Stents From Active Intervention to Enabling Platforms

open access: yesiNew Medicine, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Different Degrees of Sulfated Laminaria Polysaccharides Recovered Damaged HK-2 Cells and Inhibited Adhesion of Nano-COM and Nano-COD Crystals

open access: yesBioinorganic Chemistry and Applications
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
doaj   +1 more source

Experimental supratrigonal cystectomy: evaluation of long-term complications

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2006
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
doaj   +1 more source

Frequency of Metabolic Abnormalities in Pakistani Children With Urinary Lithiasis

open access: yesSociété Internationale d’Urologie Journal, 2021
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
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of ursodeoxycholic acid on synthesis of cholesterol and bile acids in healthy subjects [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Background/Aims: Ursodeoxycholic acid ( UDCA) decreases biliary secretion of cholesterol and is therefore used for the dissolution of cholesterol gallstones.
Fischer, S.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Renal screening sonography—A comparative study in a Portuguese basic emergency service

open access: yesJournal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Volume 72, Issue 1, Page 8-16, March 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Metabolic investigation of patients with staghorn calculus: is it necessary?

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2009
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
doaj   +1 more source

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