Publications by authors named "Abdolreza Haghpanah"

Ureteral stent migration should be considered a rare complication of urologic procedures. We report a 69-year-old woman diagnosed with ureteral stent migration two weeks after undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy while she was symptom-free. The stent passed through the heart and extended to the superior vena cava and right brachiocephalic vein.

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Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare the clinical outcomes, sperm parameters, and complications of loupe-assisted and microscopic varicocele repair in patients with infertility due to moderate-to-severe varicocele.

Methods: We included all male individuals over 18 years of age who underwent inguinal varicocele repair at our center due to infertility. Subjects with azoospermia, genetic abnormalities such as Kallmann syndrome, incomplete medical records, or those lost to follow-up were excluded from the study.

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Studies investigating the effects of flaxseed oil on lipid profiles, weight loss, and inflammatory markers have produced inconsistent results. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to explore the impact of flaxseed oil on these parameters in hemodialysis patients. The study protocol was registered online (PROSPERO number: CRD42023484076).

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Objectives: To investigate the predictive factors of delayed post-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) haemorrhage because of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or pseudoaneurysm (PA) and compare the factors between AVF and PA.

Patients And Methods: This is a case-control study with a case-to-control ratio of 1:3. Out of 5077 patients who underwent PCNL from April 2015 to April 2018 in three different teaching hospitals, 113 had post-PCNL haemorrhages because of AVF and/or PA.

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Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the patients' referral in the pregnant population and also investigate each treatment approach's advantages and disadvantages for acute renal colic in pregnancy.

Methods: In this retrospective study, we included all pregnant women with ureteral stones referred to a referral center between January 2019 and March 2021.

Results: Among 53 pregnant women, 18 (33.

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Background: Myelolipoma is a benign neoplasm of the adrenal cortex, composed of fat and hematopoietic cells. Although myelolipoma is benign, differentiation from adrenocortical cancer may be difficult. The presence of adrenal and extra-adrenal myelolipomas simultaneously is sporadic, making it a challenging case, especially when the preoperative diagnosis is ambiguous.

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Different strategies have been proposed to treat cytokine storm syndrome (CSS), the final deadly complication of COVID-19. One approach is to target CSS by blocking the interleukin-6 (IL-6) pathway. A promising group of medications blocking the IL-6 pathway is α-blockers, such as prazosin.

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The retroperitoneum (RP) might be affected by a variety of infections, inflammations, and tumors, including benign and malignant ones. Although primary malignant tumors are the most prevalent ones in this anatomic area, metastatic and invasive tumors rarely involve the retroperitoneum. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are considered as the most common tumors that invade the retroperitoneum, but, to the best of our knowledge, it is the first time a surgery team has encountered the appendiceal tumor as a huge retroperitoneal mass.

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  • Surgeons dealing with infections in the urinary tract should focus on draining the infection through methods like double J stent insertion or percutaneous nephrostomy, delaying definitive stone treatments until the infection is cleared.
  • The case involves an elderly woman with complex kidney stones and infections, complicating traditional treatment approaches, with some unusual characteristics like absence of inflammatory markers and presence of a "calcium milk" abscess.
  • The article stresses the importance of recognizing hidden infections during surgeries for urinary stones and highlights the need for thorough drainage and antibiotic treatment as key management strategies.
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  • The study investigates the use of rapid absorbable sutures (Vicryl) versus delayed absorbable sutures (PDO) in hypospadias repair for male newborns to determine their impact on post-surgical complications.
  • A total of 583 pediatric patients aged 1-7 who underwent surgery from 2012 to 2018 showed that complications occurred in 10.3% of cases, with a significantly higher rate in those using Vicryl compared to PDO (15.1% vs. 5.3%).
  • The findings recommend using PDO sutures for hypospadias repairs, particularly for proximal and mid-shaft cases, due to their reduced complication rates.
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Background: As a medical problem, hypertension is one of the most common disorders in cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure has been identified as one of the most familiar risk factors for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We planned to explore the possible interactions between anti-hypertensive agents and drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 with broad investigations of these medications' mechanism of action and adverse effects.

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Penetration of peritoneal cavity during antegrade double-J (DJ) stenting is rare. A 52-year-old woman presented with signs of peritonitis for 3 days after left PCNL. Abdominal CT scan revealed a perforation of the peritoneum by the distal coil of DJ stent, which was reinserted into the bladder by ureteroscopy.

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One year after the prevalence of the novel coronavirus pandemic, some aspects of the physiopathology, treatment and progression of coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) have remained unknown. Since no comprehensive study on the use of urological medications in patients with COVID-19 has been carried out, this narrative review aimed to focus on clinically important issues about the treatment of COVID-19 and urologic medications regarding efficacy, modifications, side effects and interactions in different urologic diseases. In this review, we provide information about the pharmacotherapeutic approach toward urologic medications in patients with COVID-19 infection.

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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.

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  • The study investigates how SARS-CoV-2 may worsen symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in older men, by targeting the prostate gland.
  • A systematic literature review identified 52 relevant studies, revealing that SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to inflammation and activation of pathways that aggravate lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
  • The findings suggest that SARS-CoV-2 might affect BPH progression through mechanisms involving ACE2 signaling, androgen receptors, and inflammatory processes, highlighting a need for further research on this connection.
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Autosomal recessive polycystic disease is a rare hepatorenal disorder. End-stage renal disease and liver fibrosis are serious presentations of this disease. Here, we report 2 brothers with autosomal recessive polycystic disease who presented with abnormal abdominal protrusion and hepatosplenomegaly during infancy and eventually underwent renal transplant.

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  • The novel coronavirus was identified in December 2019 and uses the ACE2 receptor to enter human cells, raising concerns about its impact on various organs, particularly in the male reproductive system.
  • Studies are focusing on both short-term and long-term complications of COVID-19, with an emphasis on how it may affect male fertility, including hormonal imbalances and the possible creation of anti-sperm antibodies.
  • The review suggests assessing sperm DNA fragmentation and related hormonal changes as indicators of fertility issues in COVID-19 patients, highlighting that the virus can disrupt spermatogenesis and lead to infertility through oxidative stress and inflammation.
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To report our experience with renal autotransplantation in treatment of gross hematuria caused by nutcracker Syndrome (NCS). Between September 2005 and January 2008, four patients of mean age 25.5 years (range: 23-28) with gross hematuria were diagnosed to have NCS.

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Introduction: We conducted this study to measure hemodialysis adequacy and determine to what extent some Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) goals are achieved in our patients.

Materials And Methods: In a cross-sectional study in Fars province, Iran, we assessed 632 patients on hemodialysis in 15 dialysis centers. The Kt/V was calculated, and data on serum levels of albumin, cholesterol, and triglyceride, hemoglobin level, blood pressure, body weight, and body mass index were collected.

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Objectives: Uroepithelium repair has always been the subject of discussion in urology surgeries. Using human amniotic membrane allograft has already proved to be useful in other fields. In this study, we use amniotic membrane to repair uroepithelium injuries in rabbits.

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