Purpose: Stone size and location are generally considered the most important factors associated with spontaneous ureter stone passage (SSP).Several parameters related to inflammatory changes have been identified as predictors SSP.Our aim was investigate predictive role of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for SSP.Materials Methods: A retrospective review performed on 131 patients who were referred urology outpatient clinic diagnosed unilateral ureteral stones at our emergency department...

The relationship between body fat distribution and survival remains unclear in patients with castration resistant prostate cancer treated docetaxel androgen receptor axis targeted agents. We investigated whether composition parameters could predict radiographic progression-free specific cancer.In this multicenter retrospective study we evaluated data on 282 consecutive diagnosed September 2009 March 2017. subcutaneous index, the visceral index skeletal muscle at diagnosis of were determined...

Abstract We evaluated the risk of osteoporosis and fractures associated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) use duration in men prostate cancer. From nationwide claims database South Korea, a total 218,203 cancer were identified between 2008 2017. After applying inclusion exclusion criteria, 144,670 patients included analysis. To adjust for comorbidities cohorts, 1:1 propensity score matching was used. Cox proportional hazard regression models used to estimate adjusted ratios (HRs) 95%...

We evaluated the risk of developing primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) according to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) status in patients with prostate cancer.From nationwide claims database South Korea, 218,203 men cancer were identified between 2008 and 2017. After applying inclusion exclusion criteria, a total 170,701 (42,877 ADT non-ADT groups 127,824 group) included analysis. To adjust for comorbidities cohorts, exact matching was performed. Cox proportional hazard regression models...

This study assessed the relationship between newly developed normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in patients with prostate cancer.A retrospective population-based cohort was performed. During period 2008 2017, a total of 218203 cancer were identified nationwide claims database Republic Korea. The final analysis included 170874 (42909 ADT group, 127965 control group) after applying inclusion exclusion criteria. incidences NTG according to duration compared...

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the association between androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and risk of dementia according subtypes in men with prostate cancer.Materials Methods: Materials performed a nationwide population-based cohort study using claims database Korea.A total 195,308 newly diagnosed cancer were identified January 2008 December 2017, 132,700 selected for analysis after applying inclusion exclusion criteria.The patients divided into ADT non-ADT groups.To adjust imbalances...

(1) Background: We assessed the impact of diagnostic ureteroscopy (URS) on intravesical recurrence (IVR) following radical nephroureterectomy (RNU) for upper tract urothelial carcinoma according to type URS. (2) Methods: Data 491 consecutive patients who underwent RNU at two institutions between 2016 and 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. The study population was classified URS performed before as follows: non-URS, rigid URS, flexible outcome IVR occurring within 1 year RNU. Univariable...

To understand the clinical differences of cystitis glandularis (CG), a proliferative disorder urinary bladder epithelium, based on extent cystoscopic findings in patients without history tract malignancy.We conducted review diagnosed with CG two tertiary hospitals from 2005 to 2021. Patients previous or concurrent malignancy were excluded. Medical records, including demographics, endoscopic and all available imaging studies, managements, reviewed. divided into types according lesion, their...

Abstract Purpose To determine the relationship among flow index (FI), uroflowmetry curve shape, and electromyography (EMG) lag time in children. Materials Methods A total of 294 children with lower urinary tract symptoms were included. The overall between FI was investigated estimation regression. Normal primary bladder neck dysfunction defined according to previous classification, while patients a less than 2 seconds grouped based on 2‐second intervals. We also categorized cases into four...

IntroductionHigh-grade spondylolisthesis is defined as cases with more than 50% displacement and Meyerding grade III higher. The surgical management of high-grade highly controversial. Many methods have been reported such posterior in situ fusion, instrumented fusion or without reduction, combined anterior procedures, spondylectomy reduction L4 to the sacrum (for spondyloptosis), interbody trans-sacral fixation. literature has recently mentioned minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar for...

Background/Objectives: to evaluate the association between androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and newly developed neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in patients with prostate cancer. Methods: We identified 228,803 men from nationwide claims database Republic of Korea diagnosed cancer 1 August 2009 31 December 2018 followed until April 2021. Cases were defined as those AMD during follow-up. matched controls based on age, index date, follow-up duration, at a case-to-control...

Background: We aimed to evaluate the association between androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and newly developed dry eye syndrome (DES) in patients with prostate cancer. Methods: A nested case–control study was conducted. From nationwide claims database of Republic Korea, 125,005 were included final analysis. Cases defined as those diagnosed DES during follow-up, 12,654 identified. The cases matched controls a ratio 1:4. Odds ratios (ORs) for associated ADT estimated using conditional...

Introduction: Recently, lumbar degenerative disease has been treated using unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) interbody fusion. However, the use of UBE approach for symptomatic ASD following fusion surgery isn’t illustrated widely in literature. This case report and technical note describe ASD. Case Report: A 72-year-old female who underwent conventional elsewhere twelve years ago at L5-S1 level presented with severe back pain (VAS 8/10) radicular both legs (left > right) VAS 7/10,...

Purpose: Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms might be affected by weather, but only a few clinical studies have investigated this issue. We seasonal variations in OAB-drug prescription rate (DPR) men using nationwide claims data Korea.Methods: A total of 2,824,140 aged over 18 years were included from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment service – National Patient Sample between 2012 2016. Depending on monthly average temperature, seasons divided into 3 groups, namely, hot (June, July,...

You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP22-03 CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF CYSTITIS GLANDULARIS IN PATIENTS WITHOUT A PREVIOUS HISTORY URINARY MALIGNANCY Jinhyung Jeon, Jee Soo Ha, Su-Jin Shin, Hyunho Han, Joo Yong Lee, Kwang Suk Kyo Chul Koo, Daeho Kim, June Seok Young Deuk Choi, and Kang Su Cho JeonJinhyung Jeon More articles by this author , HaJee Ha ShinSu-Jin Shin HanHyunho Han LeeJoo Lee LeeKwang KooKyo Koo KimDaeho Kim KimJune ChoiYoung Choi ChoKang View All Author...