Predictors of Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitor Treatment Failure in Patients Diagnosed With Erectile Dysfunction.

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent condition, especially in aging populations, with significant implications for quality of life. While phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) are the first-line treatment, a substantial percentage of patients do not respond satisfactorily. This study aimed to identify predictors of PDE5I treatment failure in ED patients.

Clinical Application of a Two-Step Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in a Patient With Severe Kyphoscoliosis and a Malrotated Kidney.

This case report describes a two-step percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in a 22-year-old male who had severe kyphoscoliosis and a malrotated kidney. The operation was performed with the patient under general anesthesia and in the left lateral decubitus position. All stones were successfully removed.

A Primary Urothelial Carcinoma Presenting as a Mid-Bulbar Urethral Stricture in a 30-Year-Old Male.

The bulbar urethra is the most common site of anterior urethral strictures. In this case report, we present a 30-year-old male who was referred to us as a case of mid-bulbar urethral stricture. Urethroplasty was booked and a papillary lesion was found on routine diagnostic cystoscopy.