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Citation: African Journal of Urology 2022 28:4
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Culture-proven disseminated Mycobacterium Bovis infection (BCG-Osis) following intravesical BCG immunotherapy in a patient with bladder carcinoma-in-situ: ‘Case report’
We are reporting a case of culture-proven disseminated Mycobacterium Bovis infection (BCG-Osis), involving lung, bone-marrow and urinary tract, after intravesical Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) immunotherapy f...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2022 28:3 -
Pelvic lipomatosis presenting with chronic vasitis: a case report
Vasitis is a rare condition and has not been reported in the literature in association with pelvic lipomatosis.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2022 28:2 -
Significance of inflammatory biomarkers and urethral histology in patients with urethral stricture disease in relation to treatment outcome—a single centre prospective study in the north-eastern part of India
Inflammation plays a very important role in defining the urethral stricture. Inflammatory biomarkers may play an important role in predicting the underlying pathophysiology as well as outcome of surgery. Histo...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2022 28:1 -
Scrotal reconstruction with pedicled gracilis muscle flap following Fournier’s gangrene: a case report and literature review
Fournier’s gangrene is an acute soft tissue necrotizing infection involving the perineum and the external genitalia which can result in a major loss of the scrotal wall with exposure of the testicles. Reconstr...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:165 -
Predictors of successful outcome of tubularized incised plate for primary distal hypospadias repair
Several preoperative factors affect the outcome of Tabularized Incised Plate (TIP) repair. Our aim was to collect and analyze all these factors to define what the most important predictive factors are.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:164 -
The efficacy of fosfomycin trometamol in prevention of postoperative urinary tract infection in pregnant women after endoscopic procedures: open clinical trial
Fosfomycin tromethamine is recommended (category B) for the treatment of urinary tract infections in pregnant women. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of single-dose preoperative fosfomycin tromethamine in the...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:163 -
Robotic excision of interaortocaval paraganglioma: a case report with the literature review
Paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors of extra adrenal origin. The symptomatic paragangliomas require multimodal treatment approach.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:162 -
Primary adenocarcinoma of renal pelvis or ureter: an uncommon histopathological entity seen in three cases
Primary adenocarcinoma of renal pelvis or ureter is rarest (< 1%) among all urothelial tumors. Regrettably, no characteristic symptoms, radiological features and treatment for this tumor are reported. We repor...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:161 -
Presentation and management of pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas: about 40 cases
Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are rare neuroendocrine tumors of the chromaffin tissue, which may produce catecholamines. The aim of our study was to analyze the clinical and para-clinical aspects as well ...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:160 -
Exercise-induced ruptured renal tumour in a young patient with hereditary leiomyomata-associated renal cell carcinoma (HLRCC): a case report
Hereditary leiomyomatosis-associated renal cell carcinoma (HLRCC) is rare with only 300 families reported to date worldwide. Despite highlighting renal malignancy, it is infamous for its cutaneous and leiomyom...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:159 -
Impact of surgical intervention on progression to end-stage renal disease in patients with posterior urethral valve
Posterior urethral valve patients present with varied presentations at any age of life and have significant associated morbidity and require long-term follow-up and care.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:158 -
Prophylactic role of ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone in prostate biopsy-related infection: randomized comparative study of bacterial spectrum and antibiotic sensitivities
The mainstay for the diagnosis of prostate cancer is transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. However, prostate biopsy is associated with a significant risk of complications including urinary tract infectio...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:157 -
Hypospadias treatment by tubulated pedicled preputial island flap according to the DUCKETT technique: single-center experience in sub-Saharan Africa
Hypospadias is the second most frequent congenital condition in boys after cryptorchidism, with an incidence of 0.3–0.7% compared to 2–4% for cryptorchidism. Since the 1980s, single-stage operations, such as t...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:156 -
Laser lithotripsy using dusting technique (low energy, high frequency) for symptomatic upper urinary tract stones
A prospective study to assess the feasibility of stone dusting technique (low energy and high frequency) during laser lithotripsy in symptomatic upper urinary tract |(UUT) stones.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:155 -
Why not to use punch biopsies in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded samples of prostate cancer tissue for DNA and RNA extraction?
Extraction of DNA and RNA from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks is a critical process in molecular oncology testing. Using FFPE, it is possible to choose the portion of tissue to study, ta...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:154 -
Conservative approach for the treatment of urethral prolapse in children: case report and literature review of 278 pediatric cases
Urethral prolapse (UP) is a rare, benign condition that often goes misdiagnosed and mistreated. It consists of the eversion of the distal urethral mucosa through the outer urethral meatus, leading to vascular ...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:153 -
Cosmetic outcomes of grafted tubularized incised plate urethroplasty in primary distal penile hypospadias: prospective comparative study with the classic Snodgrass repair
To compare the outcomes between classic tubularized incised plate (C-TIP), known as Snodgrass urethroplasty, and grafted TIP (G-TIP) in the repair of primary distal penile hypospadias.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:152 -
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: technique and outcome, a single-center experience
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) has been established as a surgical standard for living kidney donation. The aim of this work is to report our own experience with LDN regarding outcome and technique.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:151 -
Outcomes of nephron sparing surgery and cortical sparing adrenalectomy in the management of Von Hippel–Lindau syndrome
The management of Von Hippel–Lindau syndrome (VHLS) is multidisciplinary. The urologist is involved in treating the renal, epididymal tumors and often adrenal pheochromocytoma. Preservation of renal and adrena...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:150 -
Intraperitoneal abscess from perforated diverticulitis with fistualization to extraperitoneal abscess into the scrotum: a case report
Scrotal abscesses are common skin abscesses seen in the general population; however, intraperitoneal abscesses tracking into the scrotum are rare. Intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal abscesses contiguous with ...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:149 -
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided trans-duodenal fine-needle biopsy of a small renal mass: case report and review of the literature
The incidental detection of small renal masses (SRMs) is increasing and biopsy to obtain pathological diagnosis is increasingly proposed as a diagnostic tool to guide further management. Renal mass biopsies ar...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:148 -
Case Report: Mini-endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery in an en-bloc kidney transplant
Overall incidence of stones in kidney transplant recipients is 1%. En-bloc kidney transplant is a rare anatomical condition in which kidney stones treatment can be extremely difficult to treat. As far as we kn...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:147 -
Retrospective epidemiological study of urolithiasis in western Algeria over a period of 50 years
Urolithiasis is a pathology that changes with time and with the evolution of human societies. The prevalence of this pathology has gradually increased during the last decades, especially because of dietary cha...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:146 -
Effect of anogenital distance on stress urinary incontinence
To clarify the effect of anogenital distance (AGD) on stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in female patients.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:145 -
Is orchiectomy avoidable in testicular tuberculosis mimicking malignancy? A case report
Isolated testicular tuberculosis (TB) is extremely uncommon. It has non-specific presentation; thus, diagnosis is challenging and is often discovered on pathology examination after orchiectomy.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:144 -
A new model of inexpensive portable homemade PERC Mentor (IPHOM) and its validation
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a complex surgery and has a flat learning curve. Due to this and the ethical issues, trainees do not get enough hands on exposure. Virtual simulator is very expensive and...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:143 -
Giant vesical calculus associated with migrant IUCD: a case report
Intrauterine copper devices are a popular type of contraceptives, being in use for a long time. Migration of IUCD into the bladder is one of the many side effects of this contraceptive measure. Though a rare p...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:142 -
Global trend of clinical biomarkers of health and disease during the period (1913–2021): systematic review and bibliometric analysis
The literature review provides a concise and detailed description of the available and published data on the investigated research problem. The study summarizes findings over the last 100 years regarding clini...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:141 -
Antenatal and postnatal management of posterior urethral valves: where do we stand?
Posterior urethral valve (PUV) is the leading etiology of lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) in boys and is an important cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in children. The aim of this article is to r...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:140 -
Testicular mass: a rare presentation of Richter's syndrome
Richter’s syndrome is the transformation of indolent lymphoma into an aggressive form, most commonly diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Most patients are known to have chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Richter’s syndr...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:139 -
An impacted urethral stone: a rare cause of acute urinary retention in women—case report
Urethral calculi are rare, representing 1–2% of all calculi affecting the urinary tract. Impacted urethra calculi are commoner in males due to anatomical differences between the male and female urethra. The tr...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:138 -
Primary bladder neck obstruction is one of the rare causes for renal failure in young adult males
Primary bladder neck obstruction (PBNO) is one of the causes of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) and rarely results in renal failure. We are presenting the clinical characteristics of young male patients with ...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:137 -
Prevalence of urinary symptoms and infections among traditional tannery workers in the Fez city of Morocco: case–control study
Many work activities such as leather tanning include hazards to work. Among these, biological hazards are particularly important and pose a serious problem to human health and environment. The aims of this stu...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:136 -
Prostate biopsy: a survey of practice among Nigerian urologists
Prostate biopsy is a commonly performed outpatient procedure in urology. It is a rapidly changing field with wide variation in practice pattern. The aim of this study is to document the current practice of pro...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:135 -
Relation between pelvic floor neurophysiological abnormalities and erectile dysfunction in patients with obstructed defecation
Obstructed defecation is a common pelvic floor medical problem among adult population. Pelvic floor disorders were reported to be associated with sexual dysfunction including erectile dysfunction among male pa...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:134 -
Evaluating post-operative venous thromboembolism risk in urology patients using a validated risk assessment model
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an important cause of post-surgical morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to apply a validated risk assessment model to evaluate the risk of post-operative VTE in urology pa...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:133 -
Is the simple webbed penis a contraindication to circumcision?
Surgical correction of the webbed penis is challenging. We presented the safety and feasibility of webbed penis correction for neonates under local anesthesia using a simple principle of leaving equal cylindri...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:132 -
Glue embolization of accessory renal artery pseudo-aneurysm & AVF post-PCNL
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:131 -
Scrotal self-inflicted gunshot injuries: report of two consecutive cases and literature review
Isolated scrotal gunshot injuries are uncommon. Even more so when they are self-inflicted. The extent of the injury is determined by the caliber of the weapon. Established management protocols when followed yi...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:130 -
Comparison of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol and conventional approach after laparoscopic transperitoneal radical prostatectomy: a retrospective analysis
Although open radical prostatectomy has been used in the treatment of localized prostate cancer for a long time, minimally invasive surgical approaches such as laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and robot-assi...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:129 -
Efficacy of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate in patients with detrusor underactivity: systematic review and meta-analysis
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is commonly found in the aging male. Treatment of BPH can be in form of conservative or surgical intervention. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the gold-stan...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:128 -
Urethral meatus preserving ventral onlay augmentation urethroplasty for female urethral stricture: our technique with initial experience
Female urethral stricture (FUS) is an uncommon cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women. Reconstructive techniques are being increasingly used for strictures resistant to the more conservative for...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:127 -
Patency period of a metallic ureteral stent and its determinants in patients with malignant ureteral obstruction: a prospective review
Malignant ureteral obstruction caused by extrinsic compression of a primary malignant tumour or by metastatic disease is an indicator of poor prognosis with a median life expectancy of about one year. We exami...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:126 -
Urinothorax, another complication of bladder tumor: case report
Rupture of the fornix is a rare and serious urological complication of obstructive pathologies. The main cause is ureteral stone, but rarely a bladder tumor. Described complications of fornix rupture are super...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:125 -
Effect of calcium content of diet on crystal formation in urine of patients with calcium oxalate stones: a randomized crossover clinical trial
Patients with idiopathic calcium oxalate stones are advised to consume a low-oxalate diet to prevent recurrence. In this study, on patients with calcium oxalate stones we have attempted to determine the effect...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:124 -
Metastasis of breast cancer to bladder
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women, and most breast cancer related deaths are due to metastasis. Urinary bladder metastasis from breast cancer is rarely reported in the literature.
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:123 -
Pediatric testicular microlithiasis through four clinical case studies: review of the literature and proposal of clinical guidelines
Testicular microlithiasis in children was defined for the first time in 1961 based on histological criteria. There should be more than 5 calcifications per testicle in order to say that the patient has testicu...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:122 -
Incidence of incidental cancer in transurethral resection of prostate specimens: a 10-year retrospective analysis
Prostate cancer can be detected incidentally in patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Therefore, it is very important that the transurethral resection of...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:120 -
Evaluating the differences in the early laparoscopic donor nephrectomy learning curves of a Swiss high volume transplant program and a South African low volume transplant program after knowledge transfer
To describe the retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy learning curve differences between a high volume (training) hospital in Basel, Switzerland, and a low volume (trainee) hospital in Cape Town, South Africa...
Citation: African Journal of Urology 2021 27:119
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