Publications by authors named "Ahmed Abulfotooh Eid"
Article Synopsis
- Synthetic mid-urethral slings (MUSs) are commonly used to treat female stress urinary incontinence, but there are concerns about serious complications from their use, leading to the exploration of alternative methods like the transobturator tension-free vaginal flap (TO-TVF).
- In a study involving 72 female patients, those undergoing TO-TVF showed improvement similar to those with conventional transobturator tape (TOT), with cure rates of 89% and 91.4% respectively, and no significant complications reported in either group.
- TO-TVF is suggested as a safe and effective surgical alternative to synthetic slings, utilizing natural tissue while potentially reducing risks associated with synthetic materials, though further long-term studies
Hematuria is a critical symptom that should properly be investigated. One of the rare causes is renal papillary hypertrophy. Literature review revealed only few reported cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Aim: Children with neuropathic lower urinary tract dysfunction usually suffer from associated bowel dysfunction, urinary tract infection and vesicoureteral reflux. This work aimed to highlight the impact of bowel management on bladder dynamics.
Patients And Methods: In the period from January 2011 to January 2013, 30 patients, 21 girls and 9 boys with neuropathic lower urinary tract dysfunction were studied.
Determination of the potential effect of metabolic syndrome (MetS) on erectile function in Egyptian men and description of the sociodemographic characteristics of these men. A cohort of 615 patients presenting to urology department aged between 30 and 75 years were prospectively assessed and divided into two groups. Group I ( = 325) diagnosed with MetS and mean age of 56.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To document, in an in vivo study, the pressure transmission from the urinary bladder to the upper tract through ureteric stents in human patients. Stents have acquired special importance in the urological armamentarium. Flank pain and hydronephrosis are associated with stenting in 50% and 18% of cases, respectively.
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