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Extracellular matrix stiffness aggravates urethral stricture through Igfbp3/Smad pathway

Scientific Reports, 2023
Urethral stricture refers to the narrowing of the urethral lumen. While previous studies have hinted at inflammation as the initial driver of this condition, the reasons and mechanisms behind its progression remain largely unknown.
Kaixuan Li, Ke Ding, Quan Zhu, Feng Han, Xi He, Shuo Tan, Ziqiang Wu, Zhihuan Zheng, Zhengyan Tang, Yanling Liu   +9 more
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Staged Urethroplasty in a Patient with Urethral Stricture Following Female to Male Transgender Surgery [PDF]

Complications of urethral reconstruction are common in patients who have undergone female to male transgender surgery. Patients may develop urethral strictures and fistulas, which lead to repeated surgery.
Alper Geyik, Cenk Demirdöver, Sarıkaya, Alper Ege, Demirdöven, Kaan, Atalmış, Safa Eren, Sinirsiz, Can, Ozan Bozkurt, Demirdöver, Cenk, Muhammed Selçuk Özer, Ahmet Adil Esen, Safa Eren Atalmış, Volkan Şen, Esen, Ahmet Adil, Özer, Muhammed Selçuk, Can Sinirsiz, Kaan Demirdöven, Geyik, Alper, Şen, Volkan, Alper Ege Sarıkaya, Bozkurt, Ozan   +19 more
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Identification of major congenital malformations based on healthcare databases in France: A proof‐of‐concept study using the epi‐meres nationwide mother–child register

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim Besides registries, healthcare databases can provide useful information for assessing the frequency of major congenital malformations (MCMs) and investigating their risk factors, particularly medication exposures. This study aimed to assess the validity of MCMs identification based on French national, comprehensive healthcare databases ...
Tom Duchemin, Lise Marty, Jérôme Drouin, Sara Miranda, Jérémie Botton, Valérie Olié, Alain Weill, Rosemary Dray‐Spira   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Drug‐coated balloons: From conventional designs to next‐generation innovations in vascular therapy

BMEMat, EarlyView.
This review traces the evolution of drug‐coated balloons (DCBs) from conventional designs to next‐generation platforms. We highlight innovations in balloon engineering, coating technologies, and therapeutic agents that enhance localized drug delivery while addressing challenges in efficiency, safety, and biocompatibility for vascular and emerging non ...
Lu Zhang, Jiawei Cui, Jin Wang, Manfred F. Maitz, Rifang Luo, Yunbing Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urethral-sparing laparoscopic simple prostatectomy for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia with asymptomatic urethral stricture after urethral stricture surgery

BMC Urology
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of urethral-sparing laparoscopic simple prostatectomy (US-LSP) for the treatment of large-volume (>80 ml) benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with asymptomatic urethral stricture (urethral lumen > 16 Fr) after urethral ...
Changhao Hou, Zhiqiang Luo, Nailong Cao, Xiaoyong Hu, Lujie Song, Qiang Fu, Jiong Zhang, Jianwen Huang   +7 more
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Laser neoureterocystostomy to treat ectopic ureters

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Ureteral ectopia is an uncommon but clinically important congenital abnormality in horses. If left untreated, it can lead to persistent dermatitis, urinary tract infections, and failure to thrive. Surgical correction is necessary, but traditional approaches have produced mixed results with high morbidity.
Caitlin Smith, Eric J. Parente
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Urethral Stricture is an Unpleasant Complication after Prostate Surgery: A Critical Review of Current Literature

, 2016
Urethral stricture is narrowing of the urethra due to inflammation that results in scarring. Prostatectomies for benign and malign prostatic diseases are common surgical procedures among men mainly after their fifties.
Fuad Guliyev, Emrullah Söğütdelen, Hakan Bahadır Haberal   +2 more
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Urethral injury during vaginal delivery: Incidence, management and long‐term outcomes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study examines the incidence, obstetric risk factors, surgical management, and long‐term outcomes of obstetric‐associated urethral injuries during vaginal deliveries. Methods A retrospective case series was conducted at a single, tertiary university‐affiliated medical center between January 2018 and December 2023.
Yoav Baruch, Ronen Gold, Yariv Stabholz, Michael Lavie, Yariv Yogev, Asnat Groutz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of Urethral Stricture Disease in Women: Nonsystematic Review of Surgical Techniques and Intraoperative Considerations

, 2021
Kevin J Chua, Mark Mikhail, Hiren V Patel, Alexandra L Tabakin, Sai Krishnaraya Doppalapudi, Joshua Sterling, Hari SGR Tunuguntla Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School,
Tabakin AL, Mikhail M, Doppalapudi SK, Chua KJ, Patel HV, Sterling J, Tunuguntla HSGR   +6 more
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Complaints Involving Sonographers: What Three Decades of Cases From A Public New Zealand Database Can Teach Us

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Health consumer complaints to the New Zealand Health and Disability Commissioner involving sonographers are rare, totalling 15 in the last 31 years and averaging 1.5 cases per year over the last decade. A large proportion of complaints involve an undetected finding, obstetric examination and private setting.
Martin Necas, Claire Calver, Alex Hill, Danielle Mourits, Sarah Park, Carla Smith   +5 more
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