Retrocaval ureter with ureteral carcinoma.

The authors report a rare congenital anomaly, retrocaval ureter (RCU) with carcinoma. The patient had recurrent pyelonephritis, hematuria and renal colic. Urography shows no function on right side.

Speedy elimination of ureterolithiasis in lower part of ureters with the alpha 1-blocker--Tamsulosin.

Background: Alpha-I blockers decrease the tension and release the spasm of smooth muscles and thus lessen the obstruction and irritation symptoms in the lower urinary tract (LUTS). They make a faster passing of calculi from the terminal part of the ureters possible.

Objectives: The goal of this study was to objectively assess the improvement of difficulties caused by obstructions in ureterolithiasis localized in the lower part of the ureters of 104 randomly chosen patients (pts.

Fournier's gangrene: can aggressive treatment save life?

Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive, fulminant infection of the scrotum, perineum and the abdominal wall. FG is caused by synergic aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Modern surgical series report mortality of up to 67%.

Our experience with the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with tamsulosin.

Background: Alpha 1-blockers decrease the tension, ease the tonus of smooth muscles and thus alleviate the voiding and storage symptoms of the lower urogenital tract.

Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess objectively the improvement of the voidings and storage difficulties in 72 randomly chosen patients suffering from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) prior to, and in the course of 15 months of treatment with this alpha 1-blocker in a dose of one capsule of tamsulosin daily after meal.

Methods: During the period of three years (1997-1999), we have treated and studied 72 patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

'Hot flush', an unpleasant symptom accompanying antiandrogen therapy of prostatic cancer and its treatment by cyproterone acetate.

From 1995 to 1997 the authors have assessed 31 patients with histologically verified advanced carcinoma of the prostate (CaP) and the ensuing symptom of 'hot flush'. Patients underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), bilateral orchiectomy (OE) and combined androgen blockade (CAB) by the administration of non-steroid antiadrogens. The authors present the mechanism of the genesis of the 'hot flush' symptom as well as its subjective manifestations, methods of laboratory monitoring as well as their experience with the treatment of this symptom.