Adrenal surgery in the pediatric populationCurrent Urology Reports - Tập 8 - Trang 89-94 - 2007
Rosalia Misseri
Adrenal tumors in children may be benign or malignant. In addition, both benign
and malignant tumors may be hormonally active, leading to hypertension,
metabolic crises, and endocrinopathies. These tumors may be found incidentally
or secondary to signs and symptoms of the aforementioned disorders. Both a
metabolic and a radiographic work-up are required before treatment of an adrenal
tumor. The pr... hiện toàn bộ
Office Ultrasound for the UrologistCurrent Urology Reports - Tập 13 - Trang 460-466 - 2012
Etai Goldenberg, Bruce R. Gilbert
Imaging of the genitourinary tract is essential in the workup of the majority of
the conditions seen daily by urologists. The use of ultrasound in the office
provides a safe, low cost, and efficient way for the clinician to evaluate the
patient in real time. Ultrasound can allow for bedside diagnosis in many
conditions and assist in treatment planning. This chapter covers the major
applications of... hiện toàn bộ
Approach to the small renal mass: Weighing treatment optionsCurrent Urology Reports - Tập 10 - Trang 11-16 - 2009
Brian M. Benway, Sam B. Bhayani
The increased detection of incidental renal masses has introduced new challenges
into the management of patients with newly discovered renal masses. Much
interest has been focused on the diagnostic accuracy and the prognostic ability
of imaging studies. These studies have elucidated trends that can guide
management but remain woefully inaccurate for predicting the exceptions to the
rule, many of w... hiện toàn bộ
Advancements in minimally invasive treatments for female stress urinary incontinence: Radiofrequency and bulking agentsCurrent Urology Reports - Tập 4 - Trang 350-355 - 2003
Roger Dmochowski, Rodney A. Appell
Continuous advancements in materials technology have provided the possibility
that multiple new urethral bulking agents will be available soon. Experience
continues to accrue in clinical trials for urethral bulking with these agents.
Parallel use for the indication of pediatric vesicourethral reflux also has
provided evidence of biologic activity related to these compounds. All of the
agents close... hiện toàn bộ
Dendritic cell-based immunotherapy of renal cell carcinomaCurrent Urology Reports - Tập 2 - Trang 46-52 - 2001
Barbara J. Gitlitz, Robert A. Figlin, Allan J. Pantuck, Arie S. Belldegrun
Although mostly resistant to cytotoxic therapy, renal cell carcinoma has been a
testing ground for immunotherapy. The approval of interleukin-2 for the
treatment of renal cell carcinoma was a landmark “proof of principle” which
showed that agents working solely via the immune system can cause durable cancer
remission. Dendritic cells are central to immune-mediated surveillance and
destruction of a... hiện toàn bộ
Primary bladder neck obstruction in men, women, and childrenCurrent Urology Reports - Tập 8 - Trang 379-384 - 2007
Priya Padmanabhan, Victor W. Nitti
The understanding of the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of primary
bladder neck obstruction (PBNO) has evolved over the last 20 years. It was first
identified 70 years ago, but the etiology is still unclear. There are multiple
theories as to the etiology, including muscular and neurological dysfunction and
fibrosis. Over the years, many voiding parameters and cut points and nomograms
have ... hiện toàn bộ