Tumoral calcinosis in chronic renal failure: A case report and literature review.

Introduction And Importance: Tumor calcinosis is a rare and benign disorder characterized by calcified periarticular soft tissue masses. It may be idiopathic or caused by a condition known as hyperphosphatemia. There is still no definitive guideline for treating this disease, with excision being one of the primary treatment modalities.

Health Education Method on Leprosy Prevention: Integrative Review.

Leprosy is still found mainly in lower-middle-income countries. Breaking the chain of leprosy transmission requires various ways, especially by increasing knowledge of leprosy prevention through health education. Although several studies have mentioned the effectiveness of health education, there is still uncertainty about the best method to use.

Comparison of long-term outcomes between ileal conduit and transuretero-cutaneostomy urinary diversion after radical cystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Urinary diversion in bladder cancer treatment has been a distinguished topic of interest due to varying approaches available. Amongst them, ileal conduit (IC) and transuretero-ureterostomy (TUU) have been popular options in clinical practice. This study would like to compare the long-term outcomes of IC and TUU in patients undergoing RC procedures.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical approaches in pelvic fracture-associated urethral injury in children: Primary endoscopic realignment versus delayed urethroplasty.

Background: The management of pediatric patients afflicted with pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI) remains a topic of ongoing debate and controversy within the realm of urology. There is persistent discourse concerning the optimal timing for intervention, specifically between immediate primary realignment (PR) and delayed urethroplasty via suprapubic cystostomy (SCDU). This study was undertaken with the objective of conducting a systematic review of the existing body of evidence, with a focus on comparing the outcomes associated with PR and SCDU as interventions for PFUI among pediatric population.

Varicocele repair in improving spermatozoa, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone parameters in infertile males with azoospermia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Patients with azoospermia show a prevalence of varicocele of 10.9% and a 14.8% contribution to male infertility.

A comparison between the efficacy and complication of laparoscopic and microsurgical varicocelectomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Varicocele is the dilatation of the scrotal veins and may affect sperm count and infertility. It is caused by congenital vein insufficiency or absence of venous valve. The main treatment is by surgery, and currently, there are two minimally invasive choices: laparoscopic and microsurgical varicocelectomy.

Atypical twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome case managed in a single centre in Indonesia with fetoscopic laser photocoagulation and amniopatch: 'Case Report'.

Introduction And Importance: The diagnostic criteria for Quintero staging in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) are not applicable in all cases of TTTS, such as those in which the symptoms overlap with other monochorionic twin complications such as selective intrauterine growth restriction (sIUGR).

Case Presentation: A 25-year-old woman, G1P0A0, at 22-24 weeks' gestational age was diagnosed with TTTS, with no outstanding history of medication use during pregnancy, and no family history of genetic disorder or twin pregnancy. In the donor twin, persistently absent end-diastolic flow in the umbilical artery was observed using Doppler velocimetry.

Ewing sarcoma with intra thoracic and multiple extra thoracic metastases in a young adult male: A case report.

Introduction: Primary chest wall tumors arise from muscle, fat, blood vessels, the nerve sheath, cartilage, or bone of the chest wall. One of the chest wall sarcomas is Ewing Sarcoma (ES), first described in 1921 by James Ewing, which is a highly aggressive bone and soft-tissue cancer. This case report aimed to present an Ewing Sarcoma with intra thoracic and multiple extra thoracic metastases in young adult male patient.

The Comparison of Serum Interleukin-8 Levels Based on Severity of Liver Cirrhosis.

Background: The molecule known as Interleukin-8 (IL-8), a chemotactic leukocyte, has been found to have a crucial role in the perpetuation of the inflammatory environment that is associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, as well as in the development of liver cirrhosis and cancer.

Objective: The aim of this study was to carefully examine the role of IL-8 in the inflammatory reaction and to compare the levels based on the severity of liver cirrhosis.

Methods: The study was conducted from February 2018 to September 2018 at the Gastroenterohepatology Division, Internal medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara.

Predictive Factors of Successful Double J Stent Insertion Among Advanced Cervical Cancer Patients.

Background: Cervical cancer remains the most lethal and prevalent cancer among women. Obstructive uropathy is a common complication of advanced cervical cancer, caused by the expanding tumor. One of the recommended treatments for this condition is the implantation of a double J (DJ) stent.

Efficacy of metamizole to prevent kidney injury after renal-ischaemic reperfusion injury in Wistar rats.

Background: Renal ischaemia-reperfusion injury (RIRI) is a common kidney procedure complication due to temporary blood flow interruption, leading to kidney injuries. This study aimed to analyze the effect of metamizole on the levels of interleukin-18 (IL-18), neutrophil-gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and histopathological changes in rats with RIRI.

Materials And Methods: Animal pre-clinical design study was used.

The efficacy and safety of prostatic urethral lift as a minimally invasive therapeutic modality to treat lower urinary tract symptoms while maintaining sexual function in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prevalent among elderly men, necessitating focused attention. The Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL) procedure, a minimally invasive intervention, has emerged as a promising option for BPH management. It has shown remarkable results in ameliorating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), enhancing quality of life, and preserving sexual function.

Role of ureteral stent material and coating to prevent ureteral stent related issue: A systematic review and meta analysis.

Introduction: Ureteral stents require materials that balance bulk and surface properties. Achieving both can be challenging, as ideal bulk properties may not align with optimal surface properties. Thus, researching coatings and biomanufacturing methods for ideal materials is essential.

Role of SFGSI, microbial culture and qSOFA as predictive factors in determining the survival rate in Fournier Gangrene patient.

Objectives: To examine the simplified Fournier Gangrene Severe Index Score (SFGSI) and the number of species in culture findings for predicting death in Fournier Gangrene (FG) patients in terms of their predictive power.

Methods: From January 2017 to July 2022, the medical records of individuals undergoing emergency surgery for FG were obtained. A total of 80 patients were examined for clinical data such as age, gender, laboratory parameters, etiology, isolated bacteria, and mortality rate.

Revisiting percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy technique and safety in various population: an evidence-based case report and literature review.

Percutaneous balloon mitral valvotomy (PBMV) is a good and preferred therapy choice over surgical commissurotomy for patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS). However, interventional cardiologists must recognize that treating patients with rheumatic MS poses unique challenges for each patient, especially in special populations such as pregnant patients or patients with arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (AF), which can complicate procedures. Based on information from observational studies, PBMV may be a safe and efficient treatment for improving outcomes in MS women who do not have substantial subvalve illness in a specific demographic.

Prediction of locally advanced bladder tumor using preoperative clinical parameters.

Background: Staging of bladder cancer (BC) still remains a challenge. In conjunction with imaging, there is a critical need for accessible and cost-effective predictors to evaluate the existence of locally advanced disease.

Objective: Our aim was to determine the role of preoperative clinical parameters in predicting locally advanced cT3/4 and/or cN+ in BC.

The difference between cytokeratin 20 expression in high- and low-grade urothelial bladder carcinomas: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Expression of cytokeratin 20 (CK 20) could be used as a biomarker in different epithelia to determine malignancy, especially in gastrointestinal, urinary tract, and Merkel cells. CK 20 could be detected in several urothelial carcinomas and was associated with bladder cancer recurrence.

Metachronous bilateral testicular germ cell tumors with different histopathology: A case report.

Background: Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumor affecting men aged 20-39 years old. About 95% of all testicular tumor is testicular germ cell tumor. Bilateral testicular tumor is a rare incident and has similar histopathology only in less than 5% of all testicular cancer patients.

Tumor Markers as Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury Incidence and Staging of the Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Receiving Chemoradiation Therapy.

Background: Bladder cancer, as one of types of cancers within the urinary tract, is associated with a greater risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), resulting in a poorer prognosis, discontinuation of effective oncological treatments, longer hospitalization, and higher expenses. There is no discussion yet on tumor markers in bladder cancer. With the revolutionary advances in bladder cancer molecular subtyping over the past decade, the presence of tumor markers to assess the staging of bladder cancer has yet to be discussed.

The Olfaction Ability of Medical Detection Canine to Detect Prostate Cancer From Urine Samples: Progress Captured in Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: To date, early cancer detection is considered vital to reduce the global cancer burden through low-cost, but accurate screening modalities. The anatomical positioning of prostate cancer (PCa) created a potentially distinctive diagnostic method through the identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in urine, which might be detectable not by humans but by canine species. This review aimed to capture the potential of the medical detection canine (MDC) to detect PCa by providing its diagnostic accuracy estimation on urine odor testing.

The Efficacy and Safety of Avanafil During a Treatment of Male Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Purpose: Erectile dysfunction (ED) contributes to a large burden and impairs the quality of life among males. Avanafil appears to be a promising treatment for ED; however, its efficacy and safety profile remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of avanafil for the treatment of ED.

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Current Status of Daily Clinical Practice in Indonesia.

Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome with symptoms and/or signs caused by a structural and/or functional cardiac abnormality and corroborated by elevated natriuretic peptide levels and/or objective evidence of pulmonary or systemic congestion. Among HF types, HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is the commonest form. However, the diagnosis and management of HFpEF are challenging.