Publications by authors named "Francisco Javier Machuca"
Article Synopsis
- Early identification of BRCA1/2 mutations is crucial for managing prostate cancer and preventing cancer in relatives.
- Two prediction models, BRCAPRO and the Manchester scoring system, were assessed to see how well they identify prostate cancer patients who should be tested for these mutations.
- The study found that only 30% and 48% of prostate cancer patients with known BRCA mutations qualified for testing using these models, indicating they may not be effective for this population.
Objectives: Dorsal urethroplasty as described by Barbagli has gained wide acceptance in the treatment of urethral stricture, given the simplification afforded by obtaining a free graft versus a flap. We present a series of 50 patients treated in our department of urethral stricture by dorsal onlay free graft urethroplasty (Barbagli's technique), in combination or not to other techniques in more complex strictures.
Methods: The average age of patients was 48.