Publications by authors named "Zainal Adwin Zainal Abidin"

Purpose: Obesity is associated with multiple health-related complications and affects various aspects of life, including erectile dysfunction (ED). The aim of this study is to postulate that erectile dysfunction in male obese patients can be reversed following bariatric surgery.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a non-randomized quasi-experimental study (prospective) between 2 groups, those who underwent surgery with the control group.

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Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EP) is an uncommon condition involving acute severe necrotising infection in the renal parenchyma, perinephric space and collecting system, with a mortality rate of up to 13%. A 62-year-old male with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus presented with severe epigastric pain and shortness of breath for three days. A computed tomography scan revealed class 3B EP, which failed medical therapy and percutaneous drainage.

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Suprapubic catheterization (SPC) is a temporary measure to relieve acute urinary retention (AUR). Despite being effective, it can lead to complications such as colon perforation, haematuria, and bladder wall spasm. We present a 52-year-old lady with cystofix for underlying urethral stricture presented with AUR.

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Purpose: The internal drainage provided by a ureteral stent helps with the relief and prevention of ureteral obstruction. By definition, correct stent placement is one with a complete loop in both the renal pelvis and bladder. This prevents stent migration proximally or distally despite urinary flow, patient movement, and ureteral peristalsis.

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A 46-year gentleman presented with a left-sided lumbar region pain without fever or dysuria. He denied episodes of acute urinary retention. There was a hard mass at the distal urethra with normal laboratory blood tests.

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