Predicting the fragility of renal calculi in response to shock wave lithotripsy through their radiographic appearanceAfrican Journal of Urology - Tập 17 - Trang 37-42 - 2011
Mohamed Ali Elkoushy, M. Nady, A. Abdel Hafez, E. Salah
To evaluate the radiological characteristics of renal stones on plain X-ray film of the kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB) area as predictors of stone fragility during shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). This prospective study included 336 patients who had a single renal pelvic stone ≤20 mm and were managed by SWL at 3 different centers. The patients were classified according to the radiological appeara...... hiện toàn bộ
Serous cystadenocarcinoma of the testis: case report of a rare entityAfrican Journal of Urology - Tập 28 - Trang 1-4 - 2022
Mohammed El Fadli, Nada Benhima, Ismail Essâdi, Rhizlane Belbaraka
Germ cell tumors account for more than 95% of testicular cancers followed by sex-cord stromal tumors. The occurrence of serous cystadenocarcinoma in testicular and paratesticular tissue is very rare with distinct clinical behavior. Herein, we report the case of a 39-year-old man who presented with right testicular swelling. Anatomopathological examination of the right orchiectomy revealed a high-g...... hiện toàn bộ
Examining the influence of illness perception and financial toxicity on the quality of life of prostate cancer patientsAfrican Journal of Urology - Tập 27 - Trang 1-8 - 2021
Elizabeth O. Akin-Odanye, Chidiebere N. Ogo, Faoziyat A. Sulaiman, Lawal Suleiman, Motolani E. Ogunsanya, Folakemi T. Odedina
Cancer of the prostate (CaP) is a public health problem that affects the male genitourinary system causing a significant threat to men’s quality of life (QoL). Experiencing financial constraints and poor illness perception may further compromise the QoL of men with CaP. Aim: To examine the relationship between financial toxicity and illness perception with quality of life in men with CaP. The desc...... hiện toàn bộ
Case report series: management of complete ureteral avulsion with review of the relevant literatureAfrican Journal of Urology - Tập 26 - Trang 1-8 - 2020
İbrahim Ünal Sert, Arif Aydın
Endoscopic operations and ureteroscopy have become the first choice for ureteral calculi and ureter-related operations. The ratios of the complications, which are mostly iatrogenic, range between 9 and 11%. Total ureteral avulsion during URS is quite rare with a prevalence of 0–0.3%. We present three total ureteral avulsions we experienced in our clinic during the last 2 years and their treatment....... hiện toàn bộ
Testicular torsion in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping reviewAfrican Journal of Urology - Tập 29 - Trang 1-7 - 2023
Saleh Abdelkerim Nedjim, Marcella D. C. Biyouma, Mahamat Ali Mahamat, Arthur Douglas, Orgeness Jasper Mbwambo, Mohamed Mbarouk, Remadji Yanhdet Hervé, Mahamane Salissou, Messian Gallouo, Aboubacar Traoré, ZIBA Ouima Justin Dieudonné, Yannick Joël Djoua, Ugbede Oyibo, Kimassoum Rimtebaye, Choua Ouchemi, Fru Fobuzshi Angwafor
Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency caused by rotation of the vascular pedicle of the testicle around its axis. If left untreated, testicular necrosis can set in, necessitating orchiectomy and loss of the testicle. The authors of this article reviewed articles on testicular torsion published in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this work is to establish the patient profile, consultation delay ...... hiện toàn bộ