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Open AccessThe mayo adhesive probability score predicts postoperative fever and sepsis in retrograde intrarenal surgery
Infectious complications are among the most common and potentially life-threatening morbidities of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Few predictive tools on these complications include radiological signs. ...
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New-onset diabetes mellitus risk associated with concurrent autonomous cortisol secretion in patients with primary aldosteronism
Concurrent autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS) in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA patients) is not uncommon. This work aimed to determine the effect of cortisol levels on incident new-onset type 2 diab...
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Open AccessA post-trial follow-up study of pentosan polysulfate monotherapy on preventing recurrent urinary tract infection in women
For women with recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI), previous U101 study has shown that pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) monotherapy for 16 weeks significantly reduced UTI episodes in the treatment group t...
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Open AccessPreoperative %p2PSA and Prostate Health Index Predict Pathological Outcomes in Patients with Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy
To evaluate the predictive accuracy of the %p2PSA and prostate health index (PHI) in predicting aggressive pathological outcomes in patients with prostate cancer (PCa) undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP), we...
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Comparison of single and tandem ureteral stenting for malignant ureteral obstruction: a prospective study of 104 patients
The aim of this study was to compare single and tandem ureteral stenting in the management of malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO).
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Solifenacin improves double-J stent-related symptoms in both genders following uncomplicated ureteroscopic lithotripsy
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of solifenacin on double-J stent-related symptoms following uncomplicated ureterosocpic lithotripsy (URSL). A total of 70 patients who underwent double-J ...
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Protective effect of Flos carthami extract against ethylene glycol-induced urolithiasis in rats
Flos carthami (FC), also known as Carthamus tinctorius, is a traditional Chinese herbal plant that has been prescribed since centuries for treating various symptoms related to blood circulation i...
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Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: critical analysis of 30 patients
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the kidneys. Nevertheless, disparities between the pre-operative and pathological diagnoses are frequently encountered. We review...
