Laparoscopic vs Open Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation in Pediatric Population: A Single-Center Experience.

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of conventional laparoscopic vs open Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation in pediatric vesicoureteral reflux.

Material And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital. Patients with vesicoureteral reflux who underwent open or laparoscopic Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation from 2013-2020 were included.

Role of rheumatoid factor isotypes and anti-citrullinated peptide antibodies in the differential diagnosis of non-selected patients with inflammatory arthralgia.

Background/objectives: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by swelling, tenderness and destruction of synovial joints, leading to severe disability and premature mortality. The aim of the study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the 3 isotypes of rheumatoid factor (RF), anti-citrullinated peptide antibodies (ACPA) and the combination of both, for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in non-selected patients with inflammatory arthralgia.

Methods: We include 129 patients with inflammatory Arthalgia from a third level reference Center of rheumatic diseases in Monterrey, México.

[Relationship between testicular microcalcifications and clinical characteristics in patients with testicular cancer].

Introduction: Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is an uncommon finding in general male population. These calcifications are reported by testicular ultrasound performed by some testicular pathology and constitute an incidental finding. The presence of TM is regularly associated to testicular neoplasms.