Degrees of Testicular Atrophy Following Orchidopexy for Testicular Torsion.

Introduction Testicular torsion is an urological emergency. It is a time-sensitive condition in which twisting of the spermatic cord and testicular blood supply occurs, causing acute onset severe scrotal pain. The incidence of testicular torsion is highest amongst prepubertal males; however, it can occur at any age.

Challenges of Retrograde Ureteroscopic Procedures in Overweight Patients.

Background: Obesity and urolithiasis are both prevalent conditions that have an impact on the healthcare system. The ureteric diameter and accessibility play a crucial role in the management of urolithiasis in both overweight and normal weight patients. Studies have shown that obesity can lead to changes in ureter diameter where excessive body fat can exert pressure on the kidneys, causing them to enlarge in size and this enlargement can result in a compression of the adjacent structures, including the ureter.

Peritoneal dialysis in the Arabian Gulf countries: Challenges and opportunities.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional organisation, consisting of six Arab countries that share common objectives and cultural identities, with a total population of 57.3 million. The prevalence of patients requiring dialysis in GCC countries is increasing, with a current mean prevalence of 551 per million population.

Renal Carcinoma Patterns and Prevalence in Bahrain: A Descriptive Study.

Cancer is a major health problem with a significant impact on society and healthcare systems. In 2018, approximately 18.1 million cases of cancer were diagnosed and 9.

Diabetes Prevalence, Treatment, Control, and Outcomes Among Hemodialysis Patients in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a leading cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). We provide the first description of DM prevalence, related outcomes, and the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)/mortality relationship in national hemodialysis (HD) patient samples across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Methods: We analyzed data from the prospective Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) in the GCC (2012-2018,  = 2274 HD patients ≥18 years old).

Current Status and Future of End-Stage Kidney Disease in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Challenges and Opportunities.

There is a paucity of data on epidemiology along with an incomplete registry of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), nephrologist workforce, and variability among the countries of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The study is an observation, descriptive study which aimed to describe current ESKD burden, nephrologist density, and kidney care infrastructure in GCC. Responses to a questionnaire-based survey obtained from representatives of the Nephrology Societies of GCC countries were analyzed.

Parathyroid Hormone Serum Levels and Mortality among Hemodialysis Patients in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Results from the DOPPS (2012-2018).

Background: The prospective Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) has collected data since 2012 in all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates). We report the relationship of PTH with mortality in this largest GCC cohort of patients on hemodialysis studied to date.

Methods: Data were from randomly selected national samples of hemodialysis facilities in GCC-DOPPS phases 5 and 6 (2012-2018).

: achievement, predictors and relationship to mortality in hemodialysis patients in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: results from DOPPS (2012-18).

Background: Dialysis adequacy, as measured by single pool , is an important parameter for assessing hemodialysis (HD) patients' health. Guidelines have recommended of 1.2 as the minimum dose for thrice-weekly HD.

Imaging features of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients.

Objective: The purpose of this article is to present the spectrum of radiologic findings of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).

Conclusion: Although a rare diagnosis, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in patients undergoing CAPD has a high morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis is often delayed because clinical features are insidious and nonspecific.

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis: experience of a tertiary referral center.

Aim: Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is arguably the most serious complication of chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy with extremely high mortality rates. We aimed to establish the rates of EPS and factors associated with its development in a single center.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of all our PD patients from 1 January 1989 until 31 December 2008.

Sirolimus-based calcineurin inhibitor withdrawal immunosuppressive regimen in kidney transplantation: a single center experience.

Background/aim: This observational study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the conversion from calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) to sirolimus (SRL)-based immunosuppressive therapy in kidney transplantation.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-four kidney recipients of mean age 38.3 +/- 14.

An assessment of the long-term health outcome of renal transplant recipients in Ireland.

Background: Renal transplantation remains the preferred method of renal replacement therapy in terms of patient survival, quality of life and cost. However, patients have a high risk of complications ranging from rejection episodes, infection and cancer, amongst others.

Aims And Methods: In this study, we sought to determine the long-term health outcomes and preventive health measures undertaken for the 1,536 living renal transplant patients in Ireland using a self-reported questionnaire.

Paraplegia in a puerperal woman due to spinal metastasis from papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland.

We present an unusual case of paraplegia which occurred on the second postnatal day. Investigations revealed a spinal mass at D-7 level. Histopathology of the tumor showed it to be a spinal metastasis from a solitary thyroid malignant nodule.

Total hip replacement in sickle cell disease.

We report on 35 total hip replacement arthroplasties in 28 patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head secondary to sickle cell disease (SCD). There were 15 men and 13 women with a mean age of 27.5 years.

A common HLA phenotype in slipped capital femoral epiphysis?

Studies from three different countries have linked the HLA B12 and DR4 antigens with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). We questioned whether our patients shared in common either of these antigens. HLA phenotype was determined in 7 patients with SCFE, two of whom were brothers with almost identical haplotypes.