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CHESS classification of bladder-outflow obstruction
The present discussion on the natural history, growth rate, pathophysiology, morbidity, and possible treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) reinforces the need to objectify mechanical BPH-induced obst...
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Editorial
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Development of a PC-based expert system for lower urinary tract pressure-flow studies
An on-line personal computer (PC)-based expert system was constructed for pressure-flow study of the lower urinary tract. An “empty” expert-system “shell” and supplementary programs were used for this system; ...
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Andropen — preset self-injection pen for intracavernous auto-injection therapy in erectile impotence
A major disadvantage in the intracavernous application of a vasoactive drug is the need for the patient to prepare a syringe shortly before the injection. To improve drug administration, a pen for intracaverno...
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The value of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in prostatic carcinoma, in comparison with core biopsy histology
Patients in whom an abnormal rectal examination leads to the suspicion of prostatic carcinoma underwent both fine-needle aspiration biopsy for cytological evaluation and core biopsy for histological evaluation...
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Stress incontinence in females: which factors play a role in operative results?
During the years 1981–1985, 251 female patients with stress incontinence consulted the department. The average age was 47.3 years. Surgical treatment consisting of cystourethropexy ad modem Marshall-Marchetti-Kra...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Comparison Between Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology and Core Biopsy Histology in Prostatic Carcinoma
Ferguson (1930) introduced a method for transperineal needle puncture and aspiration of tissue from prostatic nodules in which Carcinoma was suspected. This method was adapted by Franzen et al. (1960) to fine-...
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Postersitzung 12: Aktuelles zum Prostataadenom
Die Rolle von Steroidhormonen in der Ätiologie der benignen Prostatahyperplasie (BPH) wird bis heute kontrovers diskutiert [1]. Ihr Einfluß auf die Prostata ist unbestritten, aber die hormonelle Induktion der ...
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New methods in the diagnosis of impotence: RigiScan® penile tumescence and rigidity monitoring and diagnostic papaverine hydrochloride injection
In 26 patients with erectile impotence and 8 healthy volunteers the value of continuous monitoring of penile tumescence and rigidity by means of the RigiScan was tested. Based on history and routine screening ...
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Conservative therapy of frequency, urgency and urge incontinence: A double-blind clinical trial of flavoxate hydrochloride, exybutinin chloride, emepronium bromide and placebo
Sixty unselected patients from two centers (40+20) with complaints indicating detrusor overactivity or hypersensitivity entered a prospective double-blind cross-over trial to test the efficacy of drug treatmen...
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RigiScan Penile Rigidity and Tumescence Monitoring in Impotent Patients as a Diagnostic Tool and as an Objective Assessment of the Effect of Intracorporeal Injection of Papaverine Hydrochloride
In order to obtain or sustain a penile erection with sufficient rigidity to allow intro-mission it is necessary that normal libido, good arterial supply to the cavernous bodies with normal decrease of venous o...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Der Harnflußklassifikationsfaktor (KF): Eine Hilfe in der standardisierten Bewertung von Flowkurven; Anwendung bei Frauen mit Blasenhalsdyssynergie und nach radikaler Hysterektomie
Der Idealforderung, eine möglichst komplette Information aus der (nicht-invasiven) physiologischen Harnflußmessung zu erhalten, scheint die Einführung des Mikrocomputers gerecht zu werden [3] (Abb.l).
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Impotenzbewertung mit Hilfe des Rigiscan: Tumeszenzund Rigiditätsmessung — direkt, als Schlafstudie und nach intrakorporaler Papaverininjektion
Erektile Impotenz ist das Unvermögen, eine Erektion aufzubauen und zu erhalten. Etwa 5% aller Männer über 40 Jahren und 20% über 60 Jahren leiden an Impotenz [2]. Der Mechanismus der Erektion ist bisher noch n...
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Neue Entwicklungen in der Urodynamik
Die International Continence Society (ICS) hat im Juli 1985 durch die Arbeitsgruppe „Urodynamische Einrichtung“ einen Bericht über urodynamische Einrichtung und technische Aspekte zusammenstellen lassen, um so...
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Practical equipment for office urodynamics
Urodynamic investigations have found their place among the diagnostic armamentarium in urology and uro-gynaecology. Proper urodynamic test procedures can answer specific clinical questions, guide towards effec...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Kontinuierliche Urethra-Druckmessung: Therapeutische Konsequenzen
71 Frauen wurden wegen Harninkontinenz urodynamisch untersucht Anamnestisch wurde 24 mal Streß-Inkontinenz, 6mal Urge-Inkontinenz und 41mal eine gemischte Inkontinenz festgestellt. Nicht-inhibierbare Detrusor-...
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Interface for f.m.-recording of and digital computing on the photodiode pulse train from the urinary drop spectrometer
The urinary drop spectrometer is an instrument for detection of the external break-up pattern of the urinary stream. The circuitry described in this paper conditions the photodiode current pulses for recording...
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A simplified sliding-filament muscle model for simulation purposes
A muscle model based on the sliding filament concept is put forward. The model is simplified in such a way that it may easily be simulated on a computer (analog or digital). The model shows quite a few muscle ...
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Tension Transients after Quick Release in Rat and Frog Skeletal Muscles
THE elastic energy of isometrically tetanized muscle can be measured by applying stepwise shortenings of different magnitudes to one end of the muscle while recording the resulting drop in tension. According t...
