Article
Pediatrics
Marietta Jank, Raimund Stein, Nina Younsi
Summary: This study reviews a single-center retrospective analysis from 2016 to 2020 on patients diagnosed with cLUTO, with a focus on the timing and type of intervention. The results show that 55% of the 71 cLUTO patients received VAS. A more detailed discussion was conducted on patients with temporary drainage via percutaneous VAS.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aurelien Scalabre, Yohann Clement, Florence Guilliere, Sophie Ayciriex, Segolene Gaillard, Delphine Demede, Aurore Bouty, Pierre Lanteri, Pierre-Yves Mure
Summary: This study utilizes H-1 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR) to analyze urine samples from newborns and identifies specific urinary biomarkers for the diagnosis of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). The findings of this study provide a new method for the diagnosis of prenatal hydronephrosis.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Beatriz de la Cruz Martin, Jose M. Adot Zurbano, Emilio Gutierrez-Minguez, Esther Gomez Sanchez, Sara Calvo, Eduardo Tamayo Gomez
Summary: The study developed and validated a predictive model for bladder outlet obstruction in men with nonneurogenic lower urinary tract symptoms. The model, based on clinical and noninvasive urodynamic parameters, accurately predicted the risk of bladder outlet obstruction in patients.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Acoustics
N. Vinit, B. Bessieres, E. Spaggiari, L. Heidet, M. -C. Gubler, S. Dreux, T. Attie-Bitach, T. Blanc, Y. Ville
Summary: This study aimed to identify favorable renal histology in fetuses with early severe lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and determine the best timing and selection criteria for prenatal surgery. The study found that around 30% of fetuses with severe LUTO still have potential for kidney development before 18 weeks. The findings are important for identifying cases suitable for prenatal therapy.
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Rob T. C. Meuwese, Elly M. M. Versteeg, Joris van Drongelen, Danielle de Hoog, Debora Bouwhuis, Frank P. H. A. Vandenbussche, Toin H. van Kuppevelt, Willeke F. Daamen
Summary: A biocompatible collagen plug with shape memory was developed to prevent premature birth after fetal surgery. The plug expands upon application and seals fetal membrane defects, preventing amniotic fluid leakage and potential premature rupture of fetal membranes (iPPROM).
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicolo Schifano, Paolo Capogrosso, Rayan Matloob, Luca Boeri, Luigi Candela, Giuseppe Fallara, Antonio Costa, Edoardo Pozzi, Federico Belladelli, Walter Cazzaniga, Costantino Abbate, Francesco Montorsi, Andrea Salonia
Summary: The study found that young individuals with severe LUTS may have PBNO, and younger patients should undergo a more extensive evaluation to rule out PBNO.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maimoona Qindeel, Mahmood Barani, Abbas Rahdar, Rabia Arshad, Magali Cucchiarini
Summary: Nanotechnology shows promising potential in improving the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) by providing precise evaluation tools, stable drug release, and targeted therapy, overcoming challenges such as antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Douglas Luchristt, Oluwateniola Brown, Julia Geynisman-Tan, Margaret G. Mueller, Kimberly Kenton, C. Emi Bretschneider
Summary: This study aimed to describe the timing of diagnosis of complex lower urinary tract injury among women undergoing benign hysterectomy and identify intraoperative risk factors for different types and timing of these injuries in the 30-day postoperative period using a large prospective national surgical database.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Shannon Gerberding, Jafar Golzarian
Summary: This study discusses the evaluation and treatment of a 71-year-old man with lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia using prostate artery embolization (PAE). The appropriate patient selection, workup, and expected treatment outcomes for PAE are discussed.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wan-Ru Yu, Yuan-Hong Jiang, Jia-Fong Jhang, Hann-Chorng Kuo
Summary: This study aimed to analyze urinary biomarkers in men with lower urinary-tract symptoms (LUTS) and distinguish interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) from other lower urinary-tract dysfunctions (LUTDs) through characteristic urinary biomarker levels. The results showed that urinary TNF-α and eotaxin levels can be used as biomarkers to differentiate IC/BPS from other LUTD subgroups in men with LUTS.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yanyu Chen, Zhuhao Wu, Joseph Sutlive, Ke Wu, Lu Mao, Jiabao Nie, Xing-Zhong Zhao, Feng Guo, Zi Chen, Qinqin Huang
Summary: Noninvasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) is a method of detecting genetic disorders related to the fetus before birth by analyzing markers in the peripheral blood of pregnant women. Fetal-nucleated red blood cells (fNRBCs) can be used as biomarkers for NIPD due to their unique ability to carry the complete genetic information of the fetus. Recent advances in NIPD technologies are focused on isolating and analyzing fNRBCs, using both conventional and novel methods such as micro-/nanomaterials and microfluidic chips. The identification and clinical diagnostic potential of fNRBCs are also discussed, along with the challenges and future directions of using fNRBCs in NIPD treatment guidelines.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
David A. Ginsberg, Timothy B. Boone, Anne P. Cameron, Angelo Gousse, Melissa R. Kaufman, Erick Keays, Michael J. Kennelly, Gary E. Lemack, Eric S. Rovner, Lesley H. Souter, Claire C. Yang, Stephen R. Kraus
Summary: This Guideline provides clinicians with comprehensive information on evaluating and treating patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), emphasizing the importance of considering various factors such as urologic symptoms, cognition, and neurological disease type. It also offers recommendations for risk stratification, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans based on patients' risk levels, with a focus on optimizing patient quality of life.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mengyao Ni, Xiangyu Zhu, Wei Liu, Leilei Gu, Yujie Zhu, Peixuan Cao, Yan Gu, Yan Xu, Chenyan Dai, Xing Wu, Ying Yang, Chunxiang Zhou, Jie Li
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the incidence of chromosome anomalies in different types of congenital gastrointestinal obstruction and assess the pregnancy outcomes of fetuses with congenital gastrointestinal obstruction. A total of 64 cases were enrolled and divided into three groups. The results showed different rates of chromosome anomalies in each group. A promising prognosis is expected for fetuses with congenital gastrointestinal obstruction after excluding genetic abnormalities.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Meng Liu, Jiasheng Chen, Nailong Cao, Weixin Zhao, Guo Gao, Ying Wang, Qiang Fu
Summary: Lower urinary tract dysfunction often requires tissue repair or replacement. Stem cell therapy, particularly using adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs), shows great promise for treating lower urinary tract dysfunction. ASCs have strong regenerative potential, multi-differentiation potential, and can be combined with biomaterial scaffolds for tissue engineering repair.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nelson T. Peterson, Chad M. Vezina
Summary: Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) is a common condition in men that imposes significant physical, mental, social, and financial burdens on society. However, research on the influence of environmental chemicals on LUTD is lacking. This review provides toxicologists with an overview of the disease process and the role of environmental chemicals in contributing to LUTD, using both men and male mice as research models.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ruben A. Quintero, Luis F. Quintero, Ramen Chmait, Libardo Gomez Castro, Lisa M. Korst, Moshe Fridman, Eftichia V. Kontopoulos
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2011)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carlos Bermudez, Juan Perez-Wulff, Mauricio Arcadipane, Gesualdo Bufalino, Libardo Gomez, Luis Flores, Cristian Sosa, Patricia W. Bornick, Eftichia Kontopoulos, Ruben A. Quintero
FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
(2008)
Article
Acoustics
M. Parra-Saavedra, L. Gomez, A. Barrero, G. Parra, F. Vergara, E. Navarro
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2011)
Article
Acoustics
C. Bermudez, J. Perez-Wulff, G. Bufalino, C. Sosa, L. Gomez, R. A. Quintero
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
(2007)