IFC: Editorial Board
Publication date: December 2018Source: African Journal of Urology, Volume 24, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 29, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Sensitivity and specificity of 47 kDa polyclonal antibody for detection of bladder cancer cells in urine of hematuria patients
ConclusionThis technique becomes an alternative early detection of bladder cancer for high-risk populations which can be easily and specifically carried out in primary care in Indonesia. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 29, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
La lithotripsie extracorporelle : expérience d’un centre Sénégalais
ConclusionLa LEC a été efficace dans la prise en charge des calculs du haut appareil urinaire cependant, ces résultats peuvent encore être améliorés.AbstractObjectivesEvaluate the efficacy of extracorporeal lithotripsy (ECL) in the management of urinary lithiasis.Patients and methodsRetrospective, descriptive and analytical study of 76 patients who underwent ECL in a center in Senegal from January 2013 to January 2016. The parameters studied were: age, sex, body mass index (BMI), Calculus characteristics, number of lithotripsy sessions, treatment outcomes and complications.ResultsThe mean age was 42, 7 ± 1...
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 29, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Benign prostatic hyperplasia in a 23 year old man with progeroid syndrome
ConclusionProgeroid syndromes may be associated with premature development of obstructive BPH. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 29, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Morbidité et mortalité après adénomectomies prostatiques par voie transvésicale au CHU Kara (Togo)
ConclusionLa chirurgie ouverte pour adénome de la prostate est la plus pratiquée dans notre contrée. Cependant nous avons noté de bons résultats, mais émaillés de quelques rares complications. La chirurgie endoscopique doit être développée afin de minimiser le taux de morbidité.AbstractPurposeTo assess morbidity and mortality after open prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia by the transvesical approach.Patients and MethodsWe performed a prospective, descriptive study covering a period to November 1st, 2014 to April 30th, 2016. During this period 76 patients underwent open prostatectomy for benign prosta...
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 29, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Role of sequential semen samples in infertile men candidates for assisted reproduction: A prospective study
ConclusionsObtaining consecutive semen samples leads to improvements in the quality of many semen parameters (sperm concentration, motility and morphology) which may be of special importance for management of infertile couples especially those attempting assisted reproductive techniques. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 29, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Cancer de la prostate localisé à haut risque de récidive: résultats de la prise charge
Publication date: Available online 13 December 2018Source: African Journal of UrologyAuthor(s): Sine Babacar, Bagayogo Ndeye Aissatou, Ze Ondo Cyrille, Thiam Amath, Sarr Alioune, Sow Yaya, Fall Boubacar, Barboza Denis, Zakou Abdou R. Hamidou, Faye Samba Thiapato, Ndiaye Modou, Ndour Ndiaga Seck, Diao Babacar, Fall Papa Ahmed, Ndoye Alain Khassim, Ba Mamadou (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 14, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Role of MMP-2, MMP-9 and VEGF as serum biomarker in early prognosis of renal cell carcinoma
ConclusionThe present data shows relevance and strong significant decrease in the level of MMP-2, MMP-9, and VEGF after surgery, so they could use as biomarkers in early disease diagnosis and also in monitoring disease recurrence. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 14, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Sensitivity and specificity of 47 kDa polyclonal antibody for detection of bladder cancer cells in urine of hematuria patients
ConclusionThis technique becomes an alternative early detection of bladder cancer for high-risk populations which can be easily and specifically carried out in primary care in Indonesia. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 14, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
microRNA-141 as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for prostate cancer in Egyptian population: Pilot study
ConclusionSerum microRNA-141 could be a promising diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for prostate cancer and a good indicative of disease aggressiveness. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 13, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The value of intravesical prostatic protrusion in evaluation of bladder outlet obstruction from benignprostatic enlargement in Nigeria
ConclusionThe IPP correlates significantly with IPSS, Qmax and PVR. Therefore, it is a valuable parameter – for evaluation of patients with BOO due to BPE. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 13, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The relationship of Charlson comorbidity index and postoperative complications in elderly patients after partial or radical nephrectomy
ConclusionsPatients with high comorbidity presented more major postoperative complications. These patients also required more interdisciplinary evaluation after surgery. A higher CCI was not associated with further consults to the emergency department or readmission. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 11, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Is multiple tracts percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) safe modality in management of complex renal stones: A prospective study? Single center experience
ConclusionNumber of percutaneous tracts needed for stone clearance was increased with the increase in stone size and complexity. Surgeon experience, accurate choosing puncture site and carefully performed multiple tracts will decrease the intra-operative and postoperative complications or transfusion requirements. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 11, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The superiority of the analgesic effect of intraurethral Bupivacaine during outpatient flexible cystoscopy in male patients
ConclusionsWith the reason that dyuria is the most annoying complication for the patients undergoing FC, it is worth trying to overcome this issue. By providing significantly decreased levels of dysuria, 0.5% bupivacaine was superior to %2 lidocaine gel for local analgesia especially during first micturiation after out-patient FC in males patients. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 8, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Metastatic basal cell carcinoma of prostate in a young adult: A rare aggressive entity
ConclusionThe current case highlights PBCC as a diagnostic pitfall which presented in a young adult with a normal PSA level. (Source: African Journal of Urology)
Source: African Journal of Urology - December 6, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
