A Lumen Segmentation Method in Ureteroscopy Images based on a Deep Residual U-Net architecture [PDF]
arXiv, 2021 Ureteroscopy is becoming the first surgical treatment option for the majority of urinary affections. This procedure is performed using an endoscope which provides the surgeon with the visual information necessary to navigate inside the urinary tract. Having in mind the development of surgical assistance systems, that could enhance the performance of ...
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A New Automated Ultrasound Quantification of Urethral Mobility for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.Objectives Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a prevalent condition that can significantly affect quality of life. Urethral mobility is an important factor in SUI and transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) imaging can provide clear visualization of this movement; however, its quantification has been limited.
Kourosh Kalayeh +9 more
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Advances in Urology, 2011 Erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence secondary to sphincter dysfunction are common conditions affecting many men worldwide with a negative effect on quality of life.
Tariq F. Al-Shaiji
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The World Journal of Men's Health, 2021 Purpose: We aimed to assess the 30-day morbidity in patients undergoing combined insertion of penile prosthesis (PP) and artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) vs. PP and male sling (MS).
Mahmoud I. Khalil +8 more
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Operative complications and results of the "SPARC" procedure for stress urinary incontinence [Operativne komplikacije i ishod metode SPARC u liječenju statičke inkontinencije mokraće] [PDF]
, 2009 The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and operative complications of the suprapubic arc (SPARC) procedure in stress incontinent women with and without previous anti-incontinence surgery.
Babić, Ivan +5 more
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Progressive cognitive impairment evolving to dementia parallels parieto-occipital and temporal enlargement in idiopathic chronic hydrocephalus: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
, 2015 Little is known regarding progressive enlargement of the ventricular system in symptomatic patients or asymptomatic subjects. Before eventual surgical treatment, we evaluated the clinical and radiological features of an extremely rare group of patients ...
CURRA', antonio, MISSORI, Paolo
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Artificial urinary sphincter and stricture disease: surgical principles in management [PDF]
Transl Androl UrolFrancisco E. Martins +3 more
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A Scoping Review of the Oral Treatment Options for the Management of Detrusor Sphincter Dyssynergia
Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Adult neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction may be associated with detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD). Given the sparsity of the literature and the absence of official guidelines regarding the use of oral medications in the management of DSD, this scoping review aims to critically assess the available evidence to guide future
Angélique Tousignant +4 more
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Underactive bladder - an underestimated entity [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction. The concept of underactive bladder is relatively new. Currently there is no generally accepted definition of this pathology. Diagnosis depends on urodynamic findings, and symptoms are usually rare and intricated with the symptoms of other ...
Bratu, Ovidiu Gabriel +8 more
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Using therapeutic groups to support women with faecal incontinence. [PDF]
, 2007 In this paper, the authors describe the use of facilitated patient groups, in the management of women with faecal incontinence (FI). Two types of groups are discussed--a psychoeducational group and a psychotherapy group.
Chelvanayagam, Sonya, Stern, J.
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