Study of the Apoptotic Effect in Patients with Urological versus Gynaecological Chronic Pelvic Pain.

The objective is to observe if it could be possible to use the apoptosis test to distinguish different aetiologies in chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). A prospective study was done, 106 patients, 57 had previously been diagnosed with urological chronic pelvic pain (UCPP)/interstitial cystitis (IC) and 49 patients with gynaecological chronic pelvic pain (GCPP). Neoplastic cells cultures were exposed to the urine of patients with UCPP/IC and patients with GCPP. The urine ability to provoque apoptosis on them was analysed. The apoptosis degree was measured by quantifying the percentage of cells in phase subG0, determined by a flow cytometry analysis. It is observed that the cell cultures exposed to urine of patients with UCPP had a significantly higher sub-G1 peak and G2 phase than those of the cells exposed to urine from patient's GCPP. The average values of apoptosis in patients with UCPP were significantly higher to that obtained in -patients having GCPP. With the apoptosis tests having a value >10%, it is considered as positive as well. This means that when we are faced with a patient who has UCPP or non-bladder chronic pelvic pain, the probability of having an UCPP increases by 45% when the apoptosis test is positive for a value >10%. Urine from patients with UCPP has significantly higher apoptotic effect over than the effect produced by urine from patients with GCPP. The apoptosis test could be useful as an illness biomarker.

[Hyperbaric oxygen therapy efficacy in the treatment of hematuria due to radiation cystitis. Experience in a reference center.] / Eficacia de la oxigenoterapia hiperbárica en el tratamiento de la hematuria por cistitis rádica. Experiencia en un centro de referencia.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of hemorrhagic radiation cystitis (HRC). MATERIAL AND METHOD: Retrospective study of patients diagnosed with hematuria secondary to HRC after pelvic radiation from January 2005 to January 2017 who were treated with HBOT. Demographic and clinical variables were collected. A descriptive univariate and multivariate statistical analysis using Cox regression was carried out. The treatment was considered effective when there was a total or partial remission of the hematuria based on the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) scoring schema. Partial remission was defined as the presence of hematuria grade 2 or less. RESULTS: A total of 67 patients with a mean age of 68,6 years (39-87) were included. 65,7% men and 34,3% women. The RT was administered in 64,2% of the cases by urological cause, prostate cancer. The av-erage dose of RT was 75,24 Gy (45-180). The mean from the RT to the HBOT treatment was 55,97 months (4-300) and from the beginning of the hematuria until the treatment was 11,3 months (1-48). Response was observed in 51 (76,1%) patients, total in 50,7% and partial in 25,4% of cases. Patients with a degree of hematuria less than 3, those who were administered more than 30 sessions and those who did not require transfusion or hospital admission, responded significantly bet-ter to treatment with HBOT (p<0.05) according to the univariate and multivariate analysis. No adverse effects related to treatment were reported, only one patient was excluded due to claustrophobia. CONCLUSIONS: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an effective and safe treatment for the management of hematuria due to radiological cystitis secondary to radiotherapy. A better response was observed in patients with a lower degree of hematuria and those who could be administered a greater number of sessions.

OBJETIVO: Evaluación la eficacia de la oxigenoterapia hiperbárica (OHB) en el tratamiento de la cistitis rádica hemorrágica (CRH) postradioterapia.MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Estudio retrospectivo que incluyó a los pacientes diagnosticados de hematuria secundaria a CRH postradioterapia pélvica desde enero de 2005 hasta enero del 2017 tratados con OHB. Se recogieron variables demográficas y clínicas. Se efec-tuó un análisis estadístico descriptivo, univariante y multivariante mediante regresión de Cox. El tratamiento se consideró eficaz cuando se produjo una remisión total o parcial de la hematuria en base a la escala del Grupo Oncológico de Radioterapia (RTOG). La respuesta parcial se definió como la presencia de hematuria grado 2 o menor tras el tratamiento. RESULTADOS: Se recogieron un total de 67 pacientes con una edad media de 68,6 años (39-87). Un 65,7% hombres y 34,3% mujeres. La RT fue administrada en el 64,2% de los casos por causa urológica, la más frecuente fue el cáncer de próstata. La dosis media de RT fue 75,24 Gy (45- 180). La media desde la RT hasta el tratamiento con OHB fue de 55,97 meses (4-300) y desde el inicio de la hematuria hasta el tratamiento de 11,3 meses (1-48). Se observó algún tipo de respuesta en 51 (76,1%) pacientes, siendo una respuesta total en el 50,7% y parcial en el 25,4% de los casos. Los pacientes con un grado de hematuria menor a 3, aquellos que recibieron más de 30 sesiones, y aquellos que no precisaron transfusión ni ingreso hospitalario, respondieron significativamente mejor al tratamiento (p<0,05), según el análisis univariante y multivariante. No fueron reportados efectos adversos relacionados con el tratamiento, solo un paciente fue excluido por claustrofobia. CONCLUSIONES: La terapia con OHB es una tratamiento efectivo y seguro para el manejo de la hematuria por CRH secundaria a radioterapia. Se observó una mejor respuesta en los pacientes con un menor grado de hematuria, en aquellos que recibieron mayor número de sesiones y que no precisaron transfusión ni ingreso hospitalario.

[Cancer of the penis. Our experience in 15 years]. / Cáncer de pene. Nuestra experiencia en 15 años.

OBJECTIVE: To review and analysis the diagnosis, treatment, evolution, and risk factors of the penis cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We carried out a retrospective study between 1992 and 2007. We included 47 patients with penis cancer diagnose of treated in our service. We analyzed risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The staging was done according to the TNM classification, taking into account the physical exam, radiology and the surgical findings. The average time of follow-up was 50 months {range 12 to 120 months). For univariate statistical analysis the Chi-square test was used, and for the survival the method of Kaplan Meir. RESULTS: Mean age was 60 years (28-91 years), being 95% older than 50. At the diagnosis 16 patients (34%) had lymphatic nodes, being the most frequent location was unilateral inguinal nodes (62%). Of the 27 cases (57%) who underwent blood calcium check at the time of diagnosis, we found hypercalcaemia in 8 patients (30%). The surgical treatment was the gold standard treatment. The technique more frequently employed was the partial penectomy 25 (53%). 4 patients received radiotherapy as initial treatment. Lymphadenectomy was performed in 14 patients, mostly bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy (8 patients). The pathology finding at 100% of the cases was squamous cell carcinoma (80% well differentiated). Regarding to the TNM, most of the patients had a clinical stage located: T1N0M0 23%, T2N0M0 27%. The most significant adverse prognostic factors were the presence of lymph nodes, clinical stage at the diagnosis and the degree of cell differentiation (p = 0001). At the last review 36 (76%) cases were free of disease. There were 11 (24%) cases that presented recurrence and were treated: 3 patients with radiotherapy, surgery was used in 7 patients and 1 patient with chemotherapy. Eleven patients died during follow up, 9 of these from disease progression. CONCLUSIONS: The carcinoma of the penis remains a rare malignancy in our centre. Hypercalcemia is a common finding when patients have lymph nodes. The most significant adverse prognostic factors were the presence of lymph nodes, clinical stage at the diagnosis and the degree of cell differentiation. The most effective treatment for cancer of the penis is surgery reserving chemotherapy and radiation therapy for the recurrence.

[Comparative study between analgesic efficacy and safety of meperidine compared with lidocaine periprostatic infiltration in transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy]. / Estudio comparativo entre la eficacia analgésica y seguridad de la meperidina intravenosa frente a la infiltración periprostática con lidocaína en biopsias transrectales de próstata.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of intravenous analgesia with meperidine compared to periprostatic plexus infiltration with lidocaine, and safety of periprostatic local anesthesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective randomized study with 100 patients undergoing first or second prostate biopsy. We distribute patients in two groups, group A (50 patients) which was administered 50 mg of intravenous meperidine and group B (50 patients) receiving 5 mL of lidocaine 2% in the angle between prostate and seminal vesicles. Pain was assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and a questionnaire about the emotional impact. Procedure safety was obtained by telephone questionnaire about prostate biopsy complications. The statistical analysis used was chi square test, Student's t test and Kruskal-Wallis no parametric test. RESULTS: Median age was 66 years (47-80) and both groups were homogeneous with regard to: PSA, prostate volume, core's number and educational level without significant differences. 74 patients (74%) had their first biopsy and 26 (26%) had their second one. The average number of core biopsy was 10,9 +/- 2, and VAS mean score for group A was 3,6 +/- 1,8 versus 3,2 +/- 2 Group B without significant differences (p>0,05). We found significant differences (p<0,05) between transducer introduction (3,9 +/- 1,9 group A/B group 4,3 +/- 2,2) and core biopsy (3,6 +/- 1,8 group A/B group 3,2 +/- 2,2). There were no differences between the data obtained with emotional impact test, age and educational level comparing to pain caused by prostate biopsy. Regard to the number of cores obtained there were no differences (p>0,05). Complications appeared in 12 patients (12%), 5 in the group of meperidine compared with 7 in the lidocaine without differences between them. CONCLUSION: Periprostatic plexus blocked with lidocaine does not offer advantages respect to meperidine, despite the fact that this is a safe method that does not increase the number of complications. Placing transrectal transducer causes more pain than biopsy cores.

[Extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in a tertiary hospital. Is there an increase of resistances to beta lactams?] / Infecciones urinarias por Escherichia coli productor de betalactamasas de espectro extendido en un hospital terciario ¿existe un aumento de las resistencias a los betalactámicos?

OBJECTIVE: The increase of isolation of beta-lactamase resistant Escherichia coli (BREC) strains makes treatment difficult. The objective of this study is to evaluate the situation in our environment. METHODS: Retrospective study including patients who presented positive urine cultures for E. coli in the Department of Health of Castellon between January 2012 and December 2015. We analyzed variables such as age, gender, patient`s origin (outpatient or hospital) and other risk factors. We performed a descriptive analysis to study the prevalence of BREC. RESULTS: 9113 cultures were positive for E Coli, 273(2.9%) of them were BREC. The annual percentage of BREC ranged from 1.7% to 3,4% with no increase over the last years. Mean age was 70 years, without gender differences. 247 cultures came from outpatient patients (90%), being 96% of them women. The factors most frequently associated with BREC were to present UTI over the last year and have received antibiotic treatment the previous 3 months; 50% of these received a beta lactam. CONCLUSIONS: In our environment, the isolation of BREC is similar to other series. Most patients come from the outpatient environment, were previously treated with antibiotics and had recurrent UTIs.

OBJETIVO: El aumento de aislamiento de cepas Escherichia coli resistentes a las betalactamasas (ECRB) dificulta su tratamiento. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar la situación en nuestro entorno. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Estudio retrospectivo entre enero 2012 y diciembre de 2015, incluyendo pacientes que presentaban cultivos de orina positivos para E. coli en el Departamento de Salud de Castellón. Analizamos variables como: edad, sexo, procedencia del paciente (medio ambulatorio u hospitalario) y otros factores de riesgo. Se ha realizado un análisis descriptivo para estudiar la prevalencia de ECRB. RESULTADOS: Se obtuvieron 9113 cultivos positivos para E. coli, de estos 273 (2,9%) fueron ECRB. El porcentaje por año de ECRB fue entre un 1,7% y un 3,4% sin observarse incremento en los últimos años. La edad media fue 70 años, sin diferencias entre sexos. 247 cultivos procedían de pacientes ambulatorios (90%), correspondiendo el 96% de estos a mujeres. Los factores de riesgo más asociados a ECBR fueron presentar ITU el último año y haber recibido tratamiento antibiótico en los 3 meses previos, de estos un 50% recibió un betalactámico. CONCLUSIONES: En nuestro medio el aislamiento de ECRB es similar a otras series. La mayoría de pacientes fueron procedentes de medio ambulatorio, tratados previamente con antibióticos y con episodios de ITU recurrentes.

Infecciones urinarias por Escherichia coli productor de betalactamasas de espectro extendido en un hospital terciario ¿existe un aumento de las resistencias a los betalactámicos? / Extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in a tertiary hospital. Is there an increase of resistances to beta lactams?

Objetivo: El aumento de aislamiento de cepas Escherichia coli resistentes a las betalactamasas (ECRB) dificulta su tratamiento. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar la situación en nuestro entorno. Material y método: Estudio retrospectivo entre enero 2012 y diciembre de 2015, incluyendo pacientes que presentaban cultivos de orina positivos para E. coli en el Departamento de Salud de Castellón. Analizamos variables como: edad, sexo, procedencia del paciente (medio ambulatorio u hospitalario) y otros factores de riesgo. Se ha realizado un análisis descriptivo para estudiar la prevalencia de ECRB. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 9113 cultivos positivos para E. coli, de estos 273 (2,9%) fueron ECRB. El porcentaje por año de ECRB fue entre un 1,7% y un 3,4% sin observarse incremento en los últimos años. La edad media fue 70 años, sin diferencias entre sexos. 247 cultivos procedían de pacientes ambulatorios (90%), correspondiendo el 96% de estos a mujeres. Los factores de riesgo más asociados a ECBR fueron presentar ITU el último año y haber recibido tratamiento antibiótico en los 3 meses previos, de estos un 50% recibió un betalactámico. Conclusiones: En nuestro medio el aislamiento de ECRB es similar a otras series. La mayoría de pacientes fueron procedentes de medio ambulatorio, tratados previamente con antibióticos y con episodios de ITU recurrentes

Objective: The increase of isolation of beta-lactamase resistant Escherichia coli (BREC) strains makes treatment difficult. The objective of this study is to evaluate the situation in our environment. Methods: Retrospective study including patients who presented positive urine cultures for E. coli in the Department of Health of Castellon between January 2012 and December 2015. We analyzed variables such as age, gender, patient`s origin (outpatient or hospital) and other risk factors. We performed a descriptive analysis to study the prevalence of BREC. Results: 9113 cultures were positive for E Coli, 273(2.9%) of them were BREC. The annual percentage of BREC ranged from 1.7% to 3,4% with no increase over the last years. Mean age was 70 years, without gender differences. 247 cultures came from outpatient patients (90%), being 96% of them women. The factors most frequently associated with BREC were to present UTI over the last year and have received antibiotic treatment the previous 3 months; 50% of these received a beta lactam. Conclusions: In our environment, the isolation of BREC is similar to other series. Most patients come from the outpatient environment, were previously treated with antibiotics and had recurrent UTIs