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Shirazi M, Eslahi A, Ostevari M, Ahmed F, Zaid A, Askarpour MR, Nikbakht HA, Gholami Z, Shirazi S. Reference value of testicular temperature measured by finite element analysis after first staged inguinal orchidopexy in children with abdominal testis and short spermatic cord. Arch Ital Urol Androl 2023; 95:11528. [PMID: 37791558 DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2023.11528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aims to build a 3D reconstruction computed simulation model and to establish a regression equation for detecting the testis's temperature by its location after first staged open orchidopexy in children with abdominal undescended testis (UDT) and short spermatic cords. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 31 children with abdominal UDT and short spermatic cords who underwent first staged orchiopexy between 2017 and 2020. Using ultrasonography to obtain the testis's location distance from the skin surface (X1), external iliac vessel (X2), and internal inguinal ring (X3), we input the data into a 3D reconstruction computed simulation along with COMSOL to calculate the testicular temperature. We also used multivariate regression to establish the testicular temperature regression equation from the gathered data. RESULT The mean age of the participants was 4.47 ± 1.21 years. The mean size of the operated testis was 0.39 ± 0.13 cc. The mean distance of the testis from X1, X2, and X3 was 3.27 ± 1.25 mm, 21.06 ± 6.42 mm, and 27.19 ± 10.09 mm, respectively. The testicular temperature regression equation derived from testis location was calculated by the formula: 34.57 + 0.0236 X12 - 0.0105 X2 - 0.0018 X3. The concordance for testis temperature calculated via the computational method and regression equation was 83%. CONCLUSIONS The current study provided a reference value for the testicular temperature of children with abdominal UDT and short spermatic cords after the first stage of orchiopexy. A testicular temperature regression equation can be established based on the testis location, which will provide relevant information for the testicular development assessment, disease diagnosis, and follow-up, and possibly determination of the time of the second stage of orchiopexy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mehdi Shirazi
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz; Histomorphomettery and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz; Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ibb University, Ibb.
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Department of Biostatics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol.
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- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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Eslahi A, Salehipour M, Ahmed F, Askarpour MR, Kiani S, Akrami F. Distal ureteral calculi in a patient with ileal conduit and urinary diversion treated via antegrade ureteroscopic lithotripsy: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e6987. [PMID: 36852115 PMCID: PMC9957996 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Ureteral calculi management in patients with urinary diversion is challenging for most urologists. The surgeon should consider the patient's diversion type, BMI, stone size and location, and his/her experience with the procedure. We report an 85-year-old ileal conduit diversion man presented with ureteral calculi and treated via antegrade ureteroscopic lithotripsy.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, School of MedicineShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran,Shiraz Geriatric Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Urology, School of MedicineShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Urology, School of MedicineIbb University of Medical SciencesIbbYemen
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- Department of Urology, School of MedicineShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Urology, School of MedicineShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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Ariafar A, Karbalay-Doust S, Ahmed F, Eslahi A, Tayebi S. Penile Girth Enhancement using Amniotic Membrane in a Rabbit Model. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J 2022. [PMID: 37377831 DOI: 10.18295/squmj.9.2022.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Penile Girth Enhancement (PGE) using Amniotic Membrane (AM) as a graft in a rabbit model. Additionally, stereological studies were used to obtain quantitative histological data regarding the structure of the penis. Methods: In this study, 20 adult male rabbits of similar age and weight were allocated to two sham and surgery+AM groups. Both groups underwent surgery by longitudinal Ishape midline incision of the tunica albuginea on the dorsal surface of the penis. The surgery +AM group underwent PGE by AM graft. The penile length and mid circumference were measured using a Vernier caliper before and two months after the surgery. Stereological studies were used to obtain quantitative histological data regarding the structure of the penis. Results: The mean total volume and diameter of the penis increased in the surgery +AM group (p<0.03 and p<0.04, respectively). The stereological evaluation showed a significant increase in the mean volumes of the tunica albuginea and corpora cavernosa in the surgery +AM group compared to the sham group (p<0.01, p< 0.03). Additionally, the mean volume density of the collagen bundles, muscle fibers, and cavernous sinuses and the total number of fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells increased in the surgery +AM group compared to the sham group (p<0.01, p<0.01, p<0.03, p<0.01, and p<0.05, respectively). No infections, bleedings, or other complications were seen. Conclusions: AM is a method that has appeared promising for material use in penile enhancement. Thus, it may be used for PGE in the future.
Keywords: Amniotic Membrane; Histopathology; Animal; Penile Girth Enhancement.
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Eslahi A, Salehipour M, Hosseini MM, Ahmed F, Hosseini SH, Ghafari S. Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy via ultrasound guidance in transplanted kidney: a report of two cases. Pan Afr Med J 2022; 41:333. [PMID: 35865850 PMCID: PMC9268309 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.333.33169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Urolithiasis is a rare but familiar problem in transplanted kidney patients, with a prevalence rate between 0.23-6.3%. Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) is a revised technique that uses a miniature endoscope through a small access sheath and is associated with minor bleeding risk. Only a few cases of mini-PCNL via ultrasonography (US) guidance in transplanted kidneys have been published. We present a 23-year-old female and a 34-year-old man who presented with obstructive uropathy due to impacted stones in their transplanted kidneys. Firstly, the nephrostomy tube was inserted. Then, they underwent mini-PCNL via US guidance. Puncturing the pyelocaliceal system was achieved via a 3.5 MHz US probe. Procedures were performed with a one-shot dilatation technique and a 15-Fr rigid nephroscope. In conclusion, we suggest that if an experienced urologist performs it, the US-guided mini-PCNL is safe and effective in patients with transplanted kidneys.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Nephrology-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Nasrollahi H, Ahmed F, Eslahi A, Pilehroud MG, Safaei A, Askarpour MR, Khorshidi A, Khorshidi S. Sarcomatoid variant of urothelial carcinoma in the renal pelvis with brain metastasis: a case report. Pan Afr Med J 2022; 41:233. [PMID: 35721650 PMCID: PMC9167443 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.233.31688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Sarcomatoid urothelial carcinoma (UC) of the renal pelvis is rare. It is a high-grade malignant tumor that contains both epithelial and mesenchymal elements. Brain metastases from renal pelvis UC are infrequent and represented in few cases. We report a 68-year-old female with a right renal mass diagnosed as a UC with a sarcomatoid variant. The patient underwent a right radical nephroureterectomy and received chemotherapy. She developed brain metastasis in the left temporal area two months later. Therefore, metastasectomy and palliative brain radiotherapy were performed for her. Sadly, her general condition worsened, and she passed away after one month. Brain metastasis in patients with UC is rare and poorly understood. Therefore, we describe the clinico pathological characteristics, including the clinical follow-up of our case with a focus on the treatment and outcome.
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- Hamid Nasrollahi
- Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Urology Research Center, Al-Thawra General Hospital, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Eslahi A, Hosseini MM, Ahmed F, Tanaomi D, Hosseini SH, Askarpour MR, Nikbakht HA, Al-Naggar K. Totally ultrasound-guided minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children: Is it safe? Afr J Paediatr Surg 2022; 19:68-72. [PMID: 35017374 PMCID: PMC8809463 DOI: 10.4103/ajps.ajps_13_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to assess the outcome and feasibility of ultrasonography (US)-guided minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-five children with upper urinary tract stones who had undergone US-guided mini-PCNL from June 2017 to June 2020 were enrolled in this study. Patients' demographic information and post-treatment results were retrospectively gathered and analysed. Pyelocaliceal system was punctured in prone position using US guidance, and the tract was dilated using single-shot dilation technique. All steps of renal access were done using only US. Mini-PCNL in all cases was done by using 15 Fr rigid nephroscope. Stones were fragmented with a pneumatic lithotripter and evacuated. RESULTS The patients' mean age was 6.30 ± 3.25 years (range: 1.5-15). The mean stone size was 16.04 ± 3.93 mm (range: 10-30). The mean access time to the stone was 1.50 ± 0.62 min (range: 1-4). The mean operation time was 94.66 ± 3.05 min (range: 90-100 min). The final stone-free rate was 96%. Post-operation fever occurred in 4 (16%) patients who were treated successfully with an antibiotic. No major complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS We recommend US-guided mini-PCNL as a harmless alternative treatment option, in children with renal calculi due to its excellent outcomes and little complications.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Nephrology-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Urology Research Center, Al-Thora Hospital, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biostatics and Epidemiology, Social Determinates of Health Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Urology Research Center, Al-Thora Hospital, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb, Yemen
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Nasrollahi H, Eslahi A, Ahmed F, Geramizadeh B, Ansari M. Primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the right kidney: a case report. Pan Afr Med J 2022; 42:269. [PMID: 36338553 PMCID: PMC9617495 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.42.269.34470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The existence of primary renal lymphoma (PRL) in the kidney has long been debated due to its extranodal location and lack of lymphatic channels. Primary renal lymphoma is extremely rare, accounting for less than 1%, and is frequently misdiagnosed as renal cell carcinoma (RCC). We present a 50-year-old man presenting with right flank pain in the last week. The computed tomography scan showed a large isodense right renal mass with a small para-aortic lymph node suspected of RCC. The patient underwent right radical nephrectomy and lymphadenectomy with an uneventful postoperative outcome. The histopathology and immunohistochemistry showed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Then, the patient received five-cycle chemotherapy and regional radiotherapy. Within five years of follow-up, no symptoms of recurrence. In conclusion, even though PRL is a rare tumor type. An effort should be made to make a preoperative diagnosis because PRL can be treated with systemic chemotherapy instead of other renal tumors requiring nephrectomy.
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- Hamid Nasrollahi
- Radiation Oncology Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Sciences, Ibb, Yemen
- Corresponding author: Faisal Ahmed, Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Sciences, Ibb, Yemen.
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Ghabisha S, Ahmed F, Eslahi A, Al-wageeh S, Al-shami E, Al-naggar K, Obaid G, Reza Askarpour M, Alfaragi M. A case report of a huge euthyroid goiter with retrosternal extension. Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care 2021. [DOI: 10.5339/jemtac.2021.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Massive goiter with retrosternal extension is most frequently found in the anterior mediastinum; however, 10%–15% of the cases are found in the posterior mediastinum. It may induce symptoms caused by tracheal, esophageal, and recurrent laryngeal nerve compression. Surgery for such a huge mass requires a high degree of experience to avoid serious complications, particularly if it weighs >500 g. Herein, we report the case of a 64-year-old man who complained of neck swelling which was gradually increasing in size during the past 19 years and breathing difficulty that worsened during the past years. A 31 × 16 cm heterogeneous enhancing mass that expanded the thyroid gland with retrosternal extension, pushing the main vessels posterolaterally and compressing the trachea, was detected during computed tomography of the neck and chest. Total thyroidectomy was performed safely via a transcervical approach. The recovery period was uneventful, and the patient was discharged 5 days later. Given the rarity of a massive goiter that pushes the main vessels and compresses the trachea in the posterior mediastinum, this case report emphasizes the treatment options and outcome of this condition.
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- Saif Ghabisha
- Department of General Surgery, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen E-mail:
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen E-mail:
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- Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopedy, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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Ahmed F, Al-wageeh S, Ghabisha S, Al-shami E, Al-naggar K, Obaid G, Eslahi A, Alfaragi M, Mohammed F. A case report of forgotten double J stent with giant calculus formation from the renal pelvis to the bladder. Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care 2021. [DOI: 10.5339/jemtac.2021.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Double j stent is commonly used in urological procedures. Its main purpose is to afford the sufficient drainage from the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder. Following increased usage of double-J stent, several consequences associated to it have been reported. In this work, we report on a case of “forgotten” double j stent for 1 year in a 32-year-old male patient who visited emergency department with bilateral flank pain, fever, and vomiting for a duration of 3 days. A double-J stent was detected in the plain abdominal X-ray. It was also observed that a 20 × 15 mm stone has impacted the left renal pelvis. Therefore, two operations were performed successfully until the full recovery of the patient. Hence; the main aim of this paper is to increase awareness about the potential complications of “forgotten” double J Stent.
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- Faisal Ahmed
- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen. E-mail:
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- Department of General Surgery, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of General Surgery, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen. E-mail:
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- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen. E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopedy, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedy, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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Eslahi A, Ahmed F, Rahimi M, Jafari SH, Hosseini SH, Al-Wageeh S, Shirazi PMZ, Al-Naggar K, Al-Shami E, Taghrir MH. Outcome of Transperitoneal Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy (TPLU) for proximal ureteral stone > 15 mm: Our experience with 60 cases. Arch Ital Urol Androl 2021; 93:330-335. [PMID: 34839640 DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2021.3.330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We aim to review our experience of transperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (TPLU) for proximal ureteric stone more than 15 mm. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between June 2017 to December 2020, sixty patients with a history of unsuccessful Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and/or failed ureteroscopy for impacted ureteral calculi more than 15 mm who accepted TPLU were enrolled in our study. The patients' demographic information and post-treatment results were gathered and analyzed, retrospectively. RESULTS The patients' mean age was 46.25 ± 12.56 years. The mean size of the stone was 20.11 ± 4.76 mm. 37 (61.7%) patients had severe hydronephrosis (HDN) and 46 (76.7%) stones were radio-opaque. Almost all of the patients underwent TPLU by a single urologist. The mean operation time was 72.86 ± 6.07 minutes without intraoperative complication (only 3 stones had upward migration to the pyelocaliceal system). The main operative blood loss was 88.86 ml. The average length of stay in the hospital was 45.8 ± 8.11 hours. The stone free rate (SFR) at discharge was 57 (95%). The overall complication rate was 27 (45%). Regarding early complications, fever was found in 8 (13.3%) patients, and 3 patients (5%) had paralytic ileus. The rate of urine leak was 8.3%, and 8 (13.3%) patients required blood transfusions. In multivariate analysis, the multiple stones, bigger stone in size, incomplete SFR, longer duration of hospital admission, and severe HDN were associated with a high early complication rate (p = 0.05, 0.04, < 001, 0.03, and 0.01, respectively). CONCLUSIONS TPLU is a harmless option for managing proximal ureteric stone as a primary procedure or salvage procedure with good outcomes and acceptable complication rates.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, School of medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz; Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Urology research center, Al-Thora hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb.
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- Department of Urology, School of medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Medical Imagining Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Department of General Surgery, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb.
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- Urology research center, Al-Thora hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb.
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- Urology research center, Al-Thora hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb.
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- Trauma Research Center, Shahid Rajaee (Emtiaz) Trauma Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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Ahmed F, Al-Wageeh S, Ghabisha S, Al-Shami E, Al-Naggar K, Obaid G, Eslahi A, Alfaragi M. Catastrophic Complications of Circumcision by Traditional Circumcisers. Open Access Emerg Med 2021; 13:425-429. [PMID: 34584467 PMCID: PMC8464584 DOI: 10.2147/oaem.s322683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Circumcision is one of the important public surgeries performed globally. It is a popular non-therapeutic procedure that can be performed by people of various abilities and skills, ranging from trained medical practitioners to non-specialists, depending on their cultural and social backgrounds. Consequently, this surgery may cause varying types and frequencies of complications. Glans amputation and death due to severe bleeding, as a complication of this procedure, are rare, and the patients are left with morbidity and life-long complications. Here, we describe two cases of catastrophic complications due to ritual circumcision (one penile glans amputation and one death).
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- Faisal Ahmed
- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Orthopedy, School of Medicine, Ibb University of Medical Science, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Ghabisha S, Ahmed F, Al-Wageeh S, Al-Shami E, Al-Naggar K, Askarpour MR, Eslahi A. Hydatid Disease of the Liver Presenting as Spontaneous Cutaneous Fistula. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J 2021; 22:583-586. [PMID: 36407698 PMCID: PMC9645521 DOI: 10.18295/squmj.8.2021.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Hydatid cyst (HC) disease is a parasitic infection produced by cysts containing the Echinococcus granulosus larval phase. Patients with HC disease are typically asymptomatic until incidentally diagnosed or when complications occur. A rare presentation of liver HC is spontaneous cutaneous fistualisation. We report a 63-year-old female patient admitted in a tertiary care hospital in Ibb, Yemen, in 2019 with an infected cutaneous fistula induced by a ruptured HC. The patient underwent laparotomy and partial cystectomy with excision of the fistula tract. Upon 6-month follow-up, there was no HC recurrence. This report highlights the need for physicians to consider this diagnosis when faced with an unusual cutaneous fistula near organs commonly involved in HC, especially in areas where the prevalence of this disease is high.
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- Saif Ghabisha
- Department of General Surgery, Ibb University of Medical Sciences, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Sciences, Ibb, Yemen
- Corresponding Author’s e-mail:
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- Department of General Surgery, Ibb University of Medical Sciences, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Sciences, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Sciences, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Eslahi A, Ahmed F, Hosseini MM, Rezaeimehr MR, Fathi N, Nikbakht HA, Askarpour MR, Hosseini SH, Al-Naggar K. Minimal invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Mini-PCNL) in children: Ultrasound versus fluoroscopic guidance. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 93:173-177. [PMID: 34286551 DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2021.2.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Miniaturization of endoscopic instruments in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) allowed less invasive procedures with low complication rates, especially in children. This study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasonography-guided (USG) versus fluoroscopy-guided (FG) mini-PCNL in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective comparative study conducted from June 2015 to June 2020. The sample included 70 children (35 pateints underwent USG mini-PCNL and 35 pateints underwent FG mini-PCNL). They were compared mainly by the patients' demographic characteristics, procedural information, and post-treatment outcomes. In the USG mini-PCNL group, puncturing was performed using a 3.5 MHz US probe, whereas fluoroscopy was utilized in the FG mini- PCNL group. RESULTS Both groups were comparable in terms of gender, previous history of failed ESWL, and hydronephrosis grade. The mean stone burden was 15.94 ± 3.69 mm and 19.20 ± 7.41 mm in USG and FG groups, respectively (p = 0.024). The stonefree rate (SFR) was 97.1% in the USG group and 94.3% in the FG group, which was not statistically significant (p = 0.16). Mean operative time in the USG group and FG group was 69.00 ± 13.33 minutes and 63.48 ± 16.90 minutes, respectively. Four (11.4%) patients in the FG group required blood transfusions to restore the hemodynamic state (p = 0.039). Fever was detected in 4 (11.4%) patients in the USG group and 15 (31.4%) patients in the FG group (p = 0.041). CONCLUSIONS In children, mini PCNL under USG is safe and as effective as fluoroscopy.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, School of medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz; Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Urology research center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb.
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Social Determinates of Health Research Center, Department of Biostatics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol.
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- Department of Urology, School of medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz.
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- Urology research center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb.
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Hosseini MM, Irani D, Altofeyli A, Eslahi A, Basiratnia M, Haghpanah A, Adib A, Ahmed F. Outcome of Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Patients Under the Age of 18: An Experience With 112 Cases. Front Surg 2021; 8:613812. [PMID: 34211997 PMCID: PMC8239139 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.613812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose: Renal calculi are becoming more common among children. Although, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the first choice in this age group, minimal invasive surgeries, such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), are indicated for some patients. Recently, PCNL devices have become smaller in size with acceptable efficacy and lower complications. We evaluated the outcomes and complications of mini-PCNL (MPCNL) surgery in our referral training centers. Materials and Methods: Between September 2012 and January 2020, a total of 112 children under the age of 18, who had shown failure of ESWL, and/or their parents refused to do it, underwent MPCNL (15 Fr). The patients' profiles were reviewed for data collection including preoperative and stone data, operation information, and postoperative complications. Results: Of 112 patients, 69 were boys, and 43 were girls. Their mean age was 8.6 years (14 months to 18 years). Mean stone size was 20 mm (14–34 mm). Seventy-four cases had renal pelvic stone, 22 had pelvis and lower pole, and 16 had staghorn. The mean operation time was 65 min (35–100 min), and mean radiation time was 0.6 min (0.2–1.4 min). Low-grade fever was detected in 14 patients (12.5%). Four patients needed blood transfusion and two had increased creatinine, which improved with conservative management. One patient developed urosepsis that resolved with antibiotic therapy. None of the patients had kidney perforation or other organ injury or death. Early stone-free rate (SFR) after operation was 90.2% (101 patients). Six patients had residual fragment <5 mm, which passed spontaneously in 2 weeks after operation (total SFR 95.3%). Three patients underwent second-look nephroscopy, and ureteroscopy was done for two patients due to migrated stone fragments to the distal ureter. Conclusion: MPCNL is recommended as a safe alternative option for treatment of the nephrolithiasis in children with good outcome and acceptable complications.
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- Mohammad Mehdi Hosseini
- Shiraz Nephrology-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shaheed Faghihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shaheed Faghihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Nephrology-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shaheed Faghihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb, Yemen
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Eslahi A, Farpour H, Hosseini A, Ahmed F, Chowdhury U, Nikbakht HA. Evaluation of the Sympathetic Skin Response in Men with Chronic Prostatitis: A Case-Control Study. Res Rep Urol 2020; 12:239-245. [PMID: 32754453 PMCID: PMC7358081 DOI: 10.2147/rru.s253101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Etiological factors involved in chronic prostatitis (CP) type IIIb and chronic pelvic pain are not sufficiently understood; however, the nervous system has a significant role in the generation and maintenance of chronic pelvic pain. This study was designed to evaluate the sympathetic skin response (SSR) in men with CP type IIIb compared to normal population. PATIENTS AND METHODS For two years, about 14 patients suffering from CP type IIIb according to NIH-CPSI and 26 healthy control men were enrolled in this study. SSR was performed in all the subjects with a standard method. Bilateral palmar and plantar latency and amplitude of SSR were recorded in response to the median and tibial nerve electrical stimulations. SSR is considered abnormal when the latency is prolonged, and the amplitude reduced. RESULTS SSR latency in the left and right median nerve was significantly prolonged in the patient with CP type IIIb group compared to the control group (p=0.039 and 0.006, respectively). Additionally, the amplitude was reduced in patients with CP type IIIb group compared to the control group in the right tibial nerve (p=0.017). CONCLUSION Sympathetic skin response may be a helpful diagnostic test for men with chronic prostatitis type IIIb. However, this observation needs to be validated in a large sample cohort study with long-term follow-up.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Geriatric Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, Bone and Joint Diseases Research Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Since, Ibb, Yemen
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Nasrollahi H, Ariafar A, Ahmed F, Mokhtari M, Eslahi A, Ansari M, Chowdhury U. Isolated schwannoma of the urinary bladder: a case report and review of the literature. Pan Afr Med J 2020; 35:108. [PMID: 32637006 PMCID: PMC7320789 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.35.108.17745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The urinary bladder schwannoma is an extremely rare primary urologic tumor. Schwannoma arises from the Schwann's cells in the nerve sheaths and is almost associated with von Recklinghausen's disease. We report a case of schwannoma in a 35-year old female who presented with urinary frequency for 2 months with absence of evidence of von Recklinghausen disease and successfully treated with transurethral resection of bladder lesion (TUR_B). To the best of our knowledge, this represents only the 10th case of benign schwannoma of the urinary bladder in a patient without von Recklinghausen disease. We report a case of an isolated schwannoma of the urinary bladder, and also searched the English literature as we had access to bladder schwannoma.
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- Hamid Nasrollahi
- Radiation Oncology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Urology Research Center, Al-Thora General Hospital, Department of Urology, Ibb University of Medical Sciences, Ibb, Yemen
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- Pathology Department, Shahid Faghihi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology, Breast Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Eslahi A, Shirazi M, Khoshnood O, Noorafshan A, Karbalay-Doust S. Comparison of the effects of pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, and losartan on cavernous bodies after penile fracture in rats: a stereological study. Int J Impot Res 2019; 32:338-344. [PMID: 31427793 DOI: 10.1038/s41443-019-0175-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Penile fracture (PF) is described as a rupture and fibrosis of the cavernous bodies. This study aimed to collect quantitative data on the impacts of pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, and losartan on cavernous body structure after PF. The rats were divided into six groups. The control group received anesthesia and incision without actual PF. The other groups (second to sixth) underwent PF induction in addition to administration of distilled water, pentoxifylline (200 mg/kg/day), simvastatin (40 mg/kg/day), tamoxifen (10 mg/kg/day), and losartan (20 mg/kg/day) for 8 weeks. The volumes of cavernous bodies, collagen bundles, and vessels and number of fibroblasts were increased significantly in the PF group in comparison to the control rats (p < 0.01), indicating a fibrotic process. Moreover, the mean volume of the cavernous bodies decreased in the groups with PF that received pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, or losartan when compared with the PF group. However, the volumes of the collagen bundles and vessels as well as the population of fibroblasts remained at the control level or even lower in PF plus pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, and losartan groups. This indicated the anti-fibrotic effects of the four drugs. It can be concluded that pentoxifylline, simvastatin, tamoxifen, and losartan could reduce fibrosis activities by minimizing the formation of collagen bundles and vessels as well as decreasing the population of fibroblasts 8 weeks after PF. Yet, losartan brought about a better outcome compared with the other chemicals.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. .,Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Ahmed F, Askarpour MR, Eslahi A, Nikbakht HA, Jafari SH, Hassanpour A, Makarem A, Salama H, Ayoub A. The role of ultrasonography in detecting urinary tract calculi compared to CT scan. Res Rep Urol 2018; 10:199-203. [PMID: 30510920 PMCID: PMC6248231 DOI: 10.2147/rru.s178902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the accuracy of ultrasonography (US) in measuring the urinary tract stone using non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) as the standard reference. Patients and methods A total of 184 patients suspected with urolithiasis who had undergone NCCT and US radiologic investigation from 2015 to 2017 were enrolled in this study. The sensitivity, specificity, and stone size measured in US were validated by NCCT. Data of the stone size in US were classified into four groups (0–3.5, 3.6–5, 5.1–10, >10 mm) and then compared with NCCT data. Results In 184 patients, NCCT detected 276 (97.2%) stones, while US could identify 213 (75.5%) stones. Overall sensitivity and specificity of US were 75.4% and 16.7%, respectively. Detection rate of mid and distal ureteral stone was lower than that at other locations. The detection rate increased with the stone size. About 73% concordance was obtained for the stone size measured by US and NCCT (Pearson’s correlation coefficient was 0.841). Factors such as the stone size, amount of hydronephrosis, and weight affected the detection rate of the urinary tract stone using US (P<0.001, P=0.02, and P=0.01, respectively). Conclusion The stone size obtained by US was almost the same as that detected by NCCT; however, US is a limited imaging modality in detecting urinary tract stone, especially when used by an inexperienced radiologist, and in the case of smaller stone size, increased weight, and low grade of hydronephrosis.
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- Fisal Ahmed
- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,
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- Department of Radiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz Medical University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Anvari K, Mojarrad M, Gholamin M, Fathi M, Tabatabaii A, Eslahi A. P04.20 Analysis of HORMAD1, FTHL17 and ADAM29 Cancer/testis specific genes expression in Glioblastoma. Neuro Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noy139.254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- K Anvari
- mashhad University of medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Islamic Republic of
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- Mashhad University of medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Islamic Republic of
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- mashhad University of medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Islamic Republic of
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- mashhad University of medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Islamic Republic of
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- mashhad University of medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Islamic Republic of
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- mashhad University of medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, Islamic Republic of
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Hosseini MM, Hassanpour A, Eslahi A, Malekmakan L. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy During Early Pregnancy in Urgent Situations: Is It Feasible and Safe? Urol J 2017; 14:5034-5037. [PMID: 29101756 DOI: 10.22037/uj.v14i6.3617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2016] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Urolithiasis during pregnancy poses risks for mother and the fetus with specific challenges in diagnosis and management. We report our experience with urgent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in seven pregnant patients with symptomatic renal stone in early pregnancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seven pregnant patients with symptomatic renal stones were reviewed. The technique comprised PCNL with complete access under guide of ultrasonography in prone position under general anesthesiausing pneumatic lithoclast for stone fragmentation. RESULTS There was no significant residual fragment of stone in the operated kidneys. The patients discharged without complications and delivered their babies healthy. CONCLUSION PCNL should not be considered as the first therapeutic method in the first trimester of pregnancy, unless in urgent situations such as symptomatic renal pelvic stone with moderate to severe hydronephrosis in patients who do not tolerate or are complicated by nephrostomy or internal stent. However, this procedure could be technically demanding and should be done in centers with enough experience and equipment in percutaneousnephrolithotomy.
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- Shiraz Nephro Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Nephro Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Nephro Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Shirazi M, Eslahi A, Sharifi V, Rahimi F, Safarpour A. Evaluation of Caspase 3 Enzyme and TNF-alpha as Biomarkers in Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in Children- a preliminary report. Pak J Med Sci 2017; 33:315-319. [PMID: 28523029 PMCID: PMC5432696 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.332.11934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the applicability of urinary caspase 3 enzyme and TNF-α as biomarkers in children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). METHODS In this study, 31 unilateral UPJO patients and 33 age- and sex-matched healthy childrens were enrolled. The patients with UPJO consisted of 11 female and 20 male children between the ages of 2 to 62 months old. All participants were evaluated regarding anterior-posterior(AP) diameter and cortical thickness of affected kidney by ultrasonography. Technetium DTPA renal scan and voiding cystourethrogram(to assess vesicoureteral reflux) were performed, pre-operatively. Also, urinary levels of TNF-α and caspase 3 enzyme were checked. Follow-ups included measurement of aforementioned indices in patients: AP diameter and cortical thickness of the affected kidney, as well as TNF-α and caspase 3 levels in urine, three and six months after pyeloplasty. RESULTS The results showed highly significant decrease in urinary TNF-α and caspase 3 enzyme (P values < 0.01), approaching the level measured in children without UPJO after six months. Significant decrease in AP diameter and increase in cortical thickness were also noticed (P values < 0.01). CONCLUSION The results of this study strongly support that TNF-α and caspase 3 levels in urine can be used for improvement monitoring in follow-up of UPJO patients after pyeloplasty and can also be potentially used as determining indices for surgical plan but more studies, especially in patients who are not surgical candidates are needed to confirm our observaitons.
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- Mehdi Shirazi
- Mehdi Shirazi, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Ali Eslahi, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Vahidreza Sharifi, Urologist, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Fatemeh Rahimi, Educational Manager, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Alireza Safarpour, Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Eslahi A, Noorafshan A, Safarpour AR, Sepehrimanesh M, Ariafara A, Nadimi E. Stereological comparison of intraprostatic injection of alcohol and bleomycin with finasteride gavages in rats. Cent European J Urol 2017; 70:163-169. [PMID: 28721283 PMCID: PMC5510340 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2017.1211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2016] [Revised: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Resection of the prostate is one of the standard surgical treatments for symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). To evaluate minimally invasive treatments, intraprostatic injections of ethanol and bleomycin were compared with oral finasteride administration in rats with BPH. MATERIAL AND METHODS The rats were divided into six groups. The control rats received no BPH/no treatment. BPH was induced using injections of testosterone (2 mg/day/rat for 4 weeks) in groups II-VI. After 4 weeks, Group II received no treatment while Group III received oral finasteride (10 mg/kg/day). Moreover, Groups IV-VI received a single injection of ethanol (95%), bleomycin (5 mg/kg) and normal saline 25 mm3 in each ventral lobe of the prostate respectively. Two weeks after the injections, the ventral lobes underwent a quantitative stereological study. RESULTS The volume of the ventral lobes, glandular epithelium, fibromuscular tissue and microvessles increased by 1.7, 3.1, 2.4 and 1.6 times in BPH rats respectively (P <0.01). Alcohol or bleomycin injection in PBH rats induced drastic recession of the increased volume of the ventral lobe, glandular epithelium and fibromuscular tissue (P <0.01). Regarding the BPH+alcohol group, the glandular epithelium volume restored to the normal values of the control rats (P <0.01). BPH+finasteride also incited an atrophic change in the volume of the whole prostate and glandular epithelium, but not the fibromuscular tissue and microvessels (P <0.01). CONCLUSIONS Injection of alcohol and bleomycin (approximately 10% of the volume of ventral prostatic) as well as consuming finasteride can induce a reduction of 1/3, 1/4 and 1/5 in the hypertrophied gland respectively.
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- Ali Eslahi
- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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Shirazi M, Mahmoudi H, Nasihatkon B, Ghaffaripour S, Eslahi A. Efficacy of dexamethasone on postoperative analgesia in children undergoing hypospadias repair. Pak J Med Sci 2016; 32:125-9. [PMID: 27022359 PMCID: PMC4795851 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.321.9089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2015] [Revised: 10/15/2015] [Accepted: 12/02/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Management of post operative pain in children undergoing hypospadiasis repair, accounts for optimized surgery outcomes and improved patients' satisfaction. Thus, various studies have widely investigated the best approaches for the pain management. In this study our aim was to determine the effect of dexamethasone in combination with penile nerve block on the postoperative pain and complications in the children undergoing hypospadias surgery. METHODS In this randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial, after obtaining informed consent from parents or legal guardians, 42 children undergoing surgical treatment of hypospadias were randomized in two groups to receive either IV dexamethasone 0.5 mg/kg (n=23) or placebo (normal saline) (n=19) during the operation. Penile block was performed in both groups using Bupivacaine 0.5% (1mg/kg) at the end of the procedure. By the end of the operation, FLACC (Face, Leg, Activity, Cry, Consolability) pain score was assessed as the primary outcome of the study. Secondary outcomes includes timing and episodes of rescue medication consumption, post operative nausea \vomiting and bleeding. All the outcomes were assessed in the recovery room and after 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours. RESULTS The median of FLACC pain scores at the recovery room and 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours post operation was 2, 1, 1, 1, and 2 for the dexamethasone group and 8, 8, 7, 7, and 8 for the placebo group respectively. This were significantly different (P<0.000). The median time of first rescue medication consumption was 8 hours post operation for the dexamethasone group and three hours for the placebo group which was significantly different (z= 4.57, p<0.000). The maximum episode of post operative rescue medication consumption in dexamethasone group was 4 episodes in only one patient and the minimum was one episode in 11 patients. In comparison numbers in placebo group were five episodes in seven patients and three episodes in four patients. The result indicated that there was statistically significant difference between two groups in terms of episodes of rescue medication consumption (Chi2= 31.4, p<0.000). CONCLUSION Single dose of intravenous dexamethasone (0.5 mg/kg) in combination with penile block decreased the post operative pain measures, and total post operative analgesic requirement. It also increased the onset of the first analgesic requirement compared to penile block alone.
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- Mehdi Shirazi
- Dr. Mehdi Shirazi, Associate Professor of Urology, Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Dr. Hilda Mahmoudi, Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Dr. Behnam Nasihatkon, Urologist, Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Dr. Sina Ghaffaripour, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Dr. Ali Eslahi, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Aminsharifi A, Eslahi A, Safarpour AR, Mehrabi S. Stone scattering during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: role of renal anatomical characteristics. Urolithiasis 2014; 42:435-9. [PMID: 25026926 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-014-0678-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2014] [Accepted: 06/23/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the upper calyx-lower calyx infundibular (ULI) angle influences intrarenal stone migration during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in patients with a solitary renal pelvis stone and significant hydronephrosis. 50 adult patients with a solitary renal pelvis stone larger than 20 mm were considered for PCNL with a pneumatic lithotriptor for stone fragmentation. Inclusion criteria were moderate to severe hydronephrosis and upper calyx infundibular width >10 mm, and access point was the lower calyx in all cases. The ULI angle as well as stone fragment migration from the renal pelvis toward the upper calyx was noted during the operation. To determine the "critical" angle above which the probability of stone migration would be increased significantly, receiver operating characteristic curve was used. Mean stone size was 33.8 ± 13.2 mm. In 23 patients (46 %) the stone migrated toward the upper calyx during stone fragmentation. Mean ULI angle was significantly wider in patients whose stone migrated (120.2 ± 20.5 versus 102.2 ± 21.4, P = 0.004, 99 % CI = 6.04-29.9). A ULI angle of 117.5° was the critical angle, above which the rate of stone migration rose significantly (P < 0.008). One-session stone-free rate was significantly higher in patients without stone migration (P = 0.03). In patients with a solitary renal pelvis stone and significant hydronephrosis, a wider ULI angle was associated with a greater likelihood of stone scattering which could potentially affect the outcome of PCNL with pneumatic lithotriptor. A cut-off angle of 117.5° was the critical angle, above which access via a calyx other than the lower calyx (example: middle or upper calyx) seems advisable.
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Aminsharifi A, Irani D, Eslahi A. Massive hemorrhage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: saving the kidney when angioembolization has failed or is unavailable. Int J Surg 2014; 12:872-6. [PMID: 25017949 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2014.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2014] [Revised: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 07/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the management protocol in cases with massive hemorrhage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with a failed angioembolization or when angioembolization is not available. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between October 2006 and December 2012, the charts of patients who had undergone PCNL and were complicated with massive post procedural bleeding unresponsive to conservative management were reviewed. Those cases in whom angioembolization had failed, or was unavailable, or could not be afforded by the patient were selected and studied. These patients underwent open surgical exploration through a midline transperitoneal or a flank retroperitoneal approach. In both approaches, kidney mobilization outside the Gerota's fascia, temporal renal pedicle clamping and partial nephrectomy or renorrhaphy were done in a stepwise manner. RESULTS During the study period, we had 8 patients for whom angioembolization had failed (n = 4), was not available (n = 2) or the patient could not afford it (n = 2). Median patients' age was 31 years (range 16-59 years). We did a partial nephrectomy in 2 and renorrhaphy in 6 of patients with a successful outcome. Median operative time was 2.25 h and median warm ischemia time was 26 min (range 24-42 min). After a median follow up period of 21 months, the involved renal unit, in all cases, remained functional in the postoperative intravenous urography. CONCLUSION Massive hemorrhage after PCNL when angioembolization failed or was not feasible due to any reason could be controlled by partial nephrectomy or renorrhaphy with the same principles as that used for surgical exploration in patients with high grade renal trauma.
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- Alireza Aminsharifi
- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Laparoscopy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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