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Identification and characterization of a novel extracellular matrix protein nephronectin that is associated with integrin alpha8beta1 in the embryonic kidney. [PDF]
, 2001 The epithelial-mesenchymal interactions required for kidney organogenesis are disrupted in mice lacking the integrin alpha8beta1. None of this integrin's known ligands, however, appears to account for this phenotype. To identify a more relevant ligand, a
Backus, C +7 more
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Developing the FIGO‐IPPS “R U MOVVING SOMe” classification system for female chronic pelvic pain
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract The goal was to develop a pragmatic classification system for conditions associated with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), aiming to enhance diagnosis, management, education, and research of CPP. An international, multidisciplinary panel participated in a modified RAND/UCLA Delphi consensus.
Georgine Lamvu +8 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Obstetric fistula is a complication occurring in childbearing women. It is a major problem in developing countries and results in poor childhood development and limited use of obstetric care. The aim of this study was to show the pooled prevalence of knowledge of obstetric fistulas among reproductive age women.
Aster Shiferaw +2 more
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IJU Case Reports, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction We present a case of carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the bilateral upper urinary tract (UUT) in which long‐term complete remission was achieved through retrograde perfusion of Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) via open‐ended ureteral catheters following the failure of endoluminal therapy using double‐J stents.
Nanaka Katsurayama +8 more
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Unravelling the case of suspected ectopic ureter in a young adult patient
Radiology Case ReportsAn ectopic ureter (EU) opens outside the bladder's trigone, a rare condition with an incidence of 0.05%-0.025%. It often causes continuous urine leakage and frequent urination, particularly in females.
Leni Santiani, MD +2 more
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Retroperitoneal fibrosis: a case of a patient (63y/o) treated with low-dose methotrexate (MTX) and 6-methylprednisolone (6-MP) [PDF]
, 2018 Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF), is a rare fibroinflammatory disease. The pathogenesis of RPF is still unclear and numerous theories have been reported such as environmental factors, immunologic process, genetic component, local inflammation and advanced
A. Santoro +6 more
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Tissue typing by unidirectional mixed lymphocyte culture. 3. The relationship of in vitro lymphocyte compatibility to renal allograft rejection [PDF]
, 1971 We applied unidirectional MLC test to renal allograft in dogs, and investigated the correlation between the growth rates of MLC reaction and the intensity of rejection of the kidney transplants or the postoperative renal function.
Tsunemitsu, Kensuke
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IJU Case Reports, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Ureterosciatic hernia is a rare condition in which the ureter herniates through the sciatic foramen, causing ureteral obstruction, and urinary infection. Case Presentation A 72‐year‐old woman presented with left flank pain. Computed tomography revealed left hydronephrosis with ureterosciatic hernia.
Akira Ohtsu +9 more
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Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Right Heminephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma in a Horseshoe Kidney
IJU Case Reports, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Laparoscopic heminephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma in horseshoe kidneys has been previously reported, but reports on the retroperitoneal approach remain limited. This paper presents a case demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of this surgical technique.
Yusuke Andoh +9 more
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