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Comparison of percutaneous nephrostomy and double J stent in symptomatic pregnancy hydronephrosis treatment

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2018
Background/aim: We aimed to compare the success rate of percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) and double J stenting (DJS) in the treatment of symptomatic pregnancy hydronephrosis. Materials and methods: Diagnosis and grading of hydronephrosis were performed
A. Şimşir, F. Kızılay, B. Semerci
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Worldwide barriers of optimal surgical care provision in advanced ovarian cancer

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Ovarian cancer (OC) remains one of the most challenging gynecological malignancies to cure, despite recent advances in treatment. Disparities in the diagnosis, management, and survival of OC exist worldwide and addressing them remains an ongoing challenge.
Shriya Varghese, Myong Cheol Lim, Robert Armbrust, Rene Pareja, Christina Fotopoulou   +4 more
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A brief review of the literature on the malignant ureteral obstruction [PDF]

, 2018
Malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) caused by a primarily urological tumor or secondary to a late-stage malignancy can be difficult for the urologist to manage. Due to a lack of clinical data on the management of MUO, every case is particular and should
Brînză, Adrian, Lupu, Sorin, Marcu, Dragos, Maxim, Laurian, Neagu, Tiberiu P, Peride, Ileana, Socea, Bogdan, Stanescu, Ana Maria Alexandra   +7 more
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Urolithiasis and pregnancy [PDF]

, 2014
The diagnosis of urolithiasis during pregnancy is common, even though no additional measures are required in asymptomatic cases. Renal colic or complications of urinary lithiasis occur more frequently during the last months of pregnancy, and there are ...
Heilberg, Ita Pfeferman, Korkes, Fernando, Rauen, Eduardo Costa   +2 more
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Quantitative Dynamic Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound Confirms Renal Obstruction

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Objectives To evaluate dynamic contrast‐enhanced ultrasound (DCEUS) potential for diagnosing ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). We hypothesize that DCEUS can identify differences in renal parenchymal microcirculation between normal and obstructed kidneys.
Kourosh Kalayeh, Sapan N. Ambani, Man Zhang, Stephanie Daignault‐Newton, Benjamin L. Viglianti, Rashmi Mediratta, William W. Schultz, J. Brian Fowlkes, Bryan S. Sack   +8 more
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A Comprehensive Review of Percutaneous Nephrostomy and Suprapubic Cystostomy

대한영상의학회지, 2019
Percutaneous nephrostomy is widely used for the diagnosis and treatment of various urinary tract diseases, such as ureteral fistula, stenosis, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and the relief of urinary obstruction.
Sa Hong Jo, Sang Min Lee, Jong Joon Shim, Ho Cheol Choi, Jae Boem Na, Hwa Seon Shin, Mi Jung Park, Soo Buem Cho, Sung Eun Park, Jung Ho Jang   +9 more
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A Survey Regarding Preference in the Management of Bilateral Stone Disease and a Comparison of Clavien Complication Rates in Bilateral vs Unilateral Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy [PDF]

, 2017
Objective To discuss complications of simultaneous bilateral percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SB-PCNL) when compared with unilateral percutaneous nephrolithotomy and survey surgeon preference in bilateral stone disease management. Patients and Methods
Bhojani, Naeem, El Tayeb, Marawan M., Heinsimer, Kevin, Krambeck, Amy E., Lingeman, James E., Paonessa, Jessica E., Rivera, Marcelino E.   +6 more
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Interventional oncology in children: Where are we now?

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.
Abstract Paediatric Interventional Oncology (IO) lags behind adult IO due to a scarcity of specific outcome data. The suboptimal way to evolve this field is relying heavily on adult experiences. The distinct tumour types prevalent in children, such as extracranial germ cell tumours, sarcomas, and neuroblastoma, differ strongly from those found in ...
Premal Amrishkumar Patel, Fernando Gómez Muñoz   +1 more
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A New Technique for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Using Retrograde Ureteroscopy and Laser Fiber to Achieve Percutaneous Nephrostomy Access: The Initial Case Report

Journal of Endourology Case Reports, 2019
Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) serves as the gold standard minimally invasive procedure to remove large renal stones. The puncture is made from the skin to the chosen calix under fluoroscopic guidance, although this remains a challenging
Carlos A. Uribe, Hugo Osorio, Johana Benavides, C. Martínez, Zachary A Valley, K. Kaler   +5 more
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Total Neoadjuvant Therapy Versus Conventional Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer: Cost Analysis in a Public Healthcare System

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Costs of neoadjuvant therapy. ABSTRACT Purpose Total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) has become the standard of care in locally advanced rectal cancer, but its economic impact is unclear. This study compares the cost of TNT with conventional neoadjuvant therapy (CNT), consisting of either short‐course radiotherapy or long‐course chemoradiotherapy, within a ...
Ishraq Murshed, Sergei Bedrikovetski, Ishmam Murshed, Zachary Bunjo, Tracy Fitzsimmons, Michelle Thomas, Tarik Sammour   +6 more
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