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View article: Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract in Southeast Nigeria: Findings from Computed Tomography Scan
Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract in Southeast Nigeria: Findings from Computed Tomography Scan Open
Background: There is a paucity of information and data on congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) in the African setting. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, pattern and distribution of CAKUT as…
View article: Clinicopathologic Profile and Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pattern of Prostate Cancer in Southeast Nigeria
Clinicopathologic Profile and Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pattern of Prostate Cancer in Southeast Nigeria Open
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in men. It is the commonest cancer in Nigerian men. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) is essential in the evaluation of patients with PCa. Aim: …
View article: Urinary Stone Disease in Southeast Nigeria: Current Trends in Prevalence and Distribution
Urinary Stone Disease in Southeast Nigeria: Current Trends in Prevalence and Distribution Open
Background: The prevalence of urolithiasis is increasing globally with higher rates noted in the Western world. This rising trend has also been reported in Asia and Africa. The rise in Africa has been attributed to global climate change an…
View article: Comparison of the Analgesic Effects of Intrarectal 2% and 5% Lidocaine Gel in Adult Nigerian Men Undergoing Transrectal Prostate Biopsy
Comparison of the Analgesic Effects of Intrarectal 2% and 5% Lidocaine Gel in Adult Nigerian Men Undergoing Transrectal Prostate Biopsy Open
Background: Prostate biopsy is a painful procedure. There is no generally accepted consensus among urologists on choice of analgesia. Aim: This study aims to compare the use of 2% lidocaine gel and 5% lidocaine gel on pain control in patie…
View article: Prevalence and Distribution of Postvoid Residual Urine Volume in a Hospital-Based Sample of Men with Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Prevalence and Distribution of Postvoid Residual Urine Volume in a Hospital-Based Sample of Men with Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Open
Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a known cause of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) in aging men. Patients present with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), elevated postvoid residual urine (PVR), and reduced peak flow rate…
View article: Correlation between Physician-Administered International Prostate Symptoms Score and Peak Urine Flow Rate in Assessment of Benign Prostatic Enlargement Patients
Correlation between Physician-Administered International Prostate Symptoms Score and Peak Urine Flow Rate in Assessment of Benign Prostatic Enlargement Patients Open
A BSTRACT Background: To determine the correlation between international prostate symptom score (IPSS) questionnaire, completed by benign prostatic enlargement patients with the aid of their physicians and the peak urine flow rate from uro…
View article: Outcome of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) using 5% Dextrose Water as Irrigant
Outcome of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) using 5% Dextrose Water as Irrigant Open
A BSTRACT Background: TURP remains the gold standard for simple prostatectomy presently. Different fluids have been used for irrigation while performing monopolar TURP. The choice of irrigation fluid depends on a lot of factors. Aim: We so…
View article: Unusual Case of Bladder Stone with an Embedded Scalpel Blade
Unusual Case of Bladder Stone with an Embedded Scalpel Blade Open
A BSTRACT ME is an 84-year old man who presented with a 3-year history of storage urinary symptoms associated with strangury. He had an open radical prostatectomy and direct visual internal urethrotomy 10 years prior to presentation for ea…
View article: Transperineal versus transrectal prostate biopsy: Our findings in a tertiary health institution
Transperineal versus transrectal prostate biopsy: Our findings in a tertiary health institution Open
TPbx is more painful than transrectal prostate biopsy though with a significantly reduced risk of rectal bleeding. There appears to be no significant difference with respect to risk of fever, urethral bleeding, hematospermia, prostatic abs…