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PURPOSE: The contribution of androgen receptors (AR) on bladder cancer has been demonstrated in pre-clinical studies, however in clinical studies, only the canonical AR (AR-FL) protein was measured by immunohistochemistry and conflicting results were obtained. To get better insight into the alterations of AR signalling, we used western blotting (WB) method and simultaneously measured both mRNA and protein levels of AR-FL and AR-V7. METHODS: 23 naive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer patients and 12 healthy individuals were included. AR-FL protein, AR-FL mRNA, AR-V7 protein and AR-V7 mRNA levels were quantitatively measured by WB and qRT-PCR. RESULTS: While AR-FL protein and AR-V7 mRNA were significantly higher in bladder cancer, AR-FL mRNA and AR-V7 protein were lower. AR-V7 mRNA level was higher in patients with tumour size over 3 cm and AR-FL protein was higher in single tumours (p < 0,005). The small sampling size and the inclusion of only male participants were the main limitations. CONCLUSIONS: The increase of AR-FL protein in bladder cancer supports the contribution of the AR pathway in bladder cancer. The presence of high AR-FL protein despite low mRNA levels may be due to a disruption in post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms. AR-V7 was demonstrated for the first time in bladder tissue and found significantly different in bladder cancer tissues. Our study reached new and valuable findings and will shed light on the studies that aim to clarify the role of the AR pathway in bladder cancer.
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Receptores Androgênicos , Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária , Humanos , Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária/genética , Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária/patologia , Neoplasias da Bexiga Urinária/metabolismo , Receptores Androgênicos/genética , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Feminino , RNA Mensageiro/metabolismo , RNA Mensageiro/genética , Isoformas de Proteínas/genética , Idoso de 80 Anos ou maisRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Although androgen deprivation therapy is typically given long-term for men with metastatic prostate cancer, second-generation hormone therapies are generally discontinued before the subsequent line of treatment. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of continuing enzalutamide after progression in controlling metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) treated with docetaxel and prednisolone. METHODS: PRESIDE was a two-period, multinational, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3b study done at 123 sites in Europe (in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK). Patients were eligible for period 1 (P1) of the study if they had histologically confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma without neuroendocrine differentiation or small-cell features, serum testosterone concentrations of 1·73 nmol/L or less, and had progressed during androgen deprivation therapy with a luteinising hormone-releasing hormone agonist or antagonist or after bilateral orchiectomy. In P1, patients received open-label enzalutamide 160 mg per day orally. At week 13, patients were assessed for either radiographic or prostate-specific antigen (PSA) progression (25% or more increase and 2 ng/mL or more above nadir). Patients who showed any decline in PSA at week 13 and subsequently progressed (radiographic progression, PSA progression, or both) were screened and enrolled in period 2 (P2), during which eligible patients were treated with up to ten cycles of intravenous docetaxel 75 mg/m2 every 3 weeks and oral prednisolone 10 mg/day, and randomly assigned (1:1) to oral enzalutamide 160 mg/day or oral placebo. Patients were stratified by type of disease progression. The block size was four and the overall number of blocks was 400. Patients, investigators, and study organisers were masked to treatment assignment. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival analysed in all patients in P2. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02288247, and is no longer recruiting. FINDINGS: Between Dec 1, 2014, and Feb 15, 2016, 816 patients were screened for P1 of the study. 688 patients were enrolled in P1 and 687 received open-label enzalutamide. In P2, 271 patients were randomly assigned at 73 sites to receive enzalutamide (n=136) or placebo (n=135). The data cutoff for analysis was April 30, 2020. Median progression-free survival with enzalutamide was 9·5 months (95% CI 8·3-10·9) versus 8·3 months (6·3-8·7) with placebo (hazard ratio 0·72 [95% CI 0·53-0·96]; p=0·027). The most common grade 3 treatment-emergent adverse events were neutropenia (17 [13%] of 136 patients in the enzalutamide group vs 12 [9%] of 135 patients in the placebo group) and asthenia (ten [7%] vs six [4%]). The most common grade 4 treatment-emergent adverse event in P2 was neutropenia (23 [17%] of 136 patients in the enzalutamide group vs 28 [21%] of 135 patients in the placebo group). Serious treatment-emergent adverse events were reported in 67 (49%) of 136 patients in the enzalutamide group and 52 (39%) of 135 patients in the placebo group. Two (15%) of 13 deaths in the enzalutamide group (caused by septic shock and haematuria) and one (14%) of seven deaths in the placebo group (caused by actue kidney injury) were associated with docetaxel. INTERPRETATION: PRESIDE met its primary endpoint and showed that continuing enzalutamide with docetaxel plus androgen deprivation therapy delayed time to progression compared with docetaxel plus androgen deprivation therapy alone, supporting the hypothesis that enzalutamide maintenance could control persistent androgen-dependent clones in men with mCRPC who progress after treatment with enzalutamide alone. FUNDING: Astellas Pharma and Pfizer.
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Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica , Neoplasias de Próstata Resistentes à Castração , Humanos , Masculino , Antagonistas de Androgênios/uso terapêutico , Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/efeitos adversos , Docetaxel/uso terapêutico , Método Duplo-Cego , Neutropenia/epidemiologia , Prednisolona/uso terapêutico , Antígeno Prostático Específico , Neoplasias de Próstata Resistentes à Castração/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias de Próstata Resistentes à Castração/patologia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: We aimed to present a novel subtrigonal inlay patch (SIP) technique with buccal mucosa graft (BMG) for recurrent bladder neck contracture (BNC) via open approach. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Surgical approach for SIP technique is described in detail and outcomes of patients who have been operated with this technique for recurrent BNC were given. Briefly, bladder neck incision is performed after vertical cystotomy, fibrotic scar tissue is excised completely, and a BMG is patched at the end. RESULTS: All 3 patients were able to void in their first attempt after catheter removal. Follow-up durations were 14, 11, and 5 months for the patients and all 3 patients reported satisfactory voiding. No de novo urinary incontinence was reported by patients after catheter removal, and all were continent with no pad need on their last follow-up visit. None of the operated patients needed any intervention such as catheterization, dilatation, or internal urethrotomy for BNC on follow-up. CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrates the feasibility and promising results of SIP technique with open surgical approach. Further experience is mandatory with larger patient cohorts and longer follow-up.
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Contratura , Estreitamento Uretral , Contratura/cirurgia , Humanos , Masculino , Mucosa Bucal/transplante , Uretra/cirurgia , Estreitamento Uretral/cirurgia , Bexiga Urinária/cirurgiaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the face-to-face meetings are delayed to a future date, which is still not clear. However, seminars, meetings and conferences are necessary for updating our knowledge and skills. Web-based seminars (webinars) are the solutions to this issue. This study aimed to show the participant behaviour when webinars present at the COVID-19 pandemic era. METHODS: From December 2017 to July 2020, 58 webinars were broadcasted via the Uropedia, electronic library of SUST. Data of all webinars were collected with the YouTube analytics and application of the Uropedia. Data of streaming webinars included participant behaviours such as content views, engagement time, total unique attendees, average engagement time and the number of audience to leads. Data were split into two groups; group-1 is webinars before COVID-19 (before March 2020) and group-2 is the webinars during COVID-19. RESULTS: Total broadcast time and total page view number were found to be 112.6 hours (6761 minutes) and 15 919, respectively. The median participant age was 40.1 y. Median content view and median engagement time were found to be 261.0 and 12.2 minutes, respectively. Comparison of two groups revealed a significant increment in the content views (group-1; 134.0 range = 86.0-87.0 and group-2; 414.0 range = 296.0-602.0, P < .001) and the number of the unique attendees (group 1; 18.0 range = 10.0-26.0 and group-2; 57.0 range = 27.0-100.0, P < .001) following COVID-19. However, the median engagement time of the audience did not seem to change with the COVID-19 pandemic (group-1; 11.5 range = 10.0-13.3 minutes and group-2; 13.2 range = 9.4-18.1 minutes, P = .12). CONCLUSION: The webinars are effective ways to share information and have many advantages, including low cost, reaching a high number of audiences. Audience number and page visits seemed to increase following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this era did not seem to affect the critical attitude of the audience, which is engagement time.
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COVID-19 , Pandemias , Atitude , Previsões , Humanos , SARS-CoV-2RESUMO
Aim of this study is to compare the effects of partial nephrectomy (PN) and radical nephrectomy (RN) for stage I renal cell carcinoma (RCC) on renal functions in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and/or hypertension (HT). Charts of patients who underwent surgery for stage I RCC in our department were retrospectively reviewed and patients with DM and/or HT were enrolled. Preoperative and postoperative estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) were calculated according to the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formulation for both RN and PN groups. Groups were compared for patient demographics, preoperative eGFR, postoperative eGFR and ΔeGFR [(preoperative eGFR) - (postoperative eGFR)] which reflects the renal functional loss. There were 85 patients in the RN and 33 patients in the PN groups. Demographic data were similar but the patients in the PN group had smaller tumor size compared to RN group (32.2 ± 11.8 mm vs 47.1 ± 15.2 mm, p < 0.001). Preoperative eGFR did not differ between groups (75 ± 28.4 mL/min/1.73 m2 vs 75.5 ± 23.8 mL/min/1.73 m2 in RN and PN groups, p = 0.929). However, there were significant differences between groups in terms of postoperative eGFR (57.5 ± 21.7 mL/min/1.73 m2 vs 74 ± 27.5 mL/min/1.73 m2 in RN and PN groups, p < 0.001) and ΔeGFR (17.5 ± 4.2 mL/min/1.73 m2 vs 1.5 ± 0.4 mL/min/1.73 m2 in RN and PN groups, p < 0.001). Our findings favor the use of PN over RN for stage I RCC whenever feasible in patients with predisposing systemic diseases for chronic kidney disease for better preservation of renal functions.
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Carcinoma de Células Renais/cirurgia , Neoplasias Renais/cirurgia , Nefrectomia/métodos , Idoso , Carcinoma de Células Renais/fisiopatologia , Feminino , Taxa de Filtração Glomerular/fisiologia , Humanos , Hipertensão/fisiopatologia , Rim/patologia , Rim/fisiopatologia , Neoplasias Renais/fisiopatologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Período Pós-Operatório , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/fisiopatologia , Insuficiência Renal Crônica/cirurgiaRESUMO
AIMS/OBJECTIVES: In the BESIDE study, combination therapy (antimuscarinic [solifenacin] and ß3 -adrenoceptor agonist [mirabegron]) improved efficacy over solifenacin monotherapy without exacerbating anticholinergic side effects in overactive bladder (OAB) patients; however, a potential synergistic effect on the cardiovascular (CV) system requires investigation. METHODS: OAB patients remaining incontinent despite daily solifenacin 5 mg during 4-week single-blind run-in, were randomised 1:1:1 to double-blind daily combination (solifenacin 5 mg/mirabegron 25 mg, increasing to 50 mg after week 4), solifenacin 5 or 10 mg for 12 weeks. CV safety assessments included frequency of CV-related treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), change from baseline in vital signs (systolic blood pressure [SBP], diastolic blood pressure [DBP], pulse rate) and electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters. RESULTS: The frequency of hypertension, tachycardia and ECG QT prolongation, respectively, was low and comparable across combination (1.1%, 0.3%, 0.1%), solifenacin 5 mg (0.7%, 0.1%, 0.1%), and solifenacin 10 mg groups (0.8%, 0%, 0.1%). Adjusted mean (SE) change from baseline to end of treatment (EoT) in SBP, DBP, and pulse rate with combination (0.07 mm Hg [0.38], -0.35 mm Hg [0.26], 0.47 bpm [0.28]), solifenacin 5 mg (-0.93 mm Hg [0.38], -0.45 mm Hg [0.26], 0.43 bpm [0.28]) and solifenacin 10 mg (-1.28 mm Hg [0.38], -0.48 mm Hg [0.26], 0.27 bpm [0.28]) was generally comparable, with the exception of a mean treatment difference of ~1 mm Hg in SBP between combination and solifenacin monotherapy; SBP was unchanged with combination and decreased with solifenacin monotherapy. Mean changes from baseline to EoT in ECG parameters were generally similar across treatment groups, except for QT interval corrected using Fridericia's formula, which was higher with solifenacin 10 mg (3.30 mseconds) vs. combination (0.49 mseconds) and solifenacin 5 mg (0.77 mseconds). CONCLUSION: The comparable frequency of CV-related TEAEs, changes in vital signs and ECG parameters indicates no synergistic effect on CV safety outcomes when mirabegron and solifenacin are combined.
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Acetanilidas/efeitos adversos , Agonistas de Receptores Adrenérgicos beta 3/efeitos adversos , Doenças Cardiovasculares/induzido quimicamente , Antagonistas Muscarínicos/efeitos adversos , Succinato de Solifenacina/efeitos adversos , Tiazóis/efeitos adversos , Bexiga Urinária Hiperativa/tratamento farmacológico , Acetanilidas/uso terapêutico , Agonistas de Receptores Adrenérgicos beta 3/uso terapêutico , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Doenças Cardiovasculares/epidemiologia , Método Duplo-Cego , Esquema de Medicação , Quimioterapia Combinada , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Antagonistas Muscarínicos/uso terapêutico , Método Simples-Cego , Succinato de Solifenacina/uso terapêutico , Tiazóis/uso terapêutico , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and possible risk factors of urinary incontinence (UI) among women aged 18 or older living in the city of Izmir, located in the Aegean coast of Turkey. METHODS: A questionnaire and the validated International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) were filled by urologists (O.D., V.S., A.E., O.B., and B.I.) with face-to-face interview. The participants with urge UI (UUI) and stress UI (SUI) were compared in terms of risk factors, quality of life (QoL) scores, severity of incontinence, status of doctor consultation, and total ICIQ-SF scores. RESULTS: A total of 719 women were included and the prevalence of UI was 50.3% in our study. The key risk factors for UUI were hypertension and diabetes mellitus; the key risk factors for SUI were hypertension, multiparity, body mass index, and lower education level. Average QoL (ICIQ-SF 5) score for UUI was worse than SUI (3.8 ± 2.5 vs. 3.3 ± 2.4; p = 0.042) and seeking treatment for UI was significantly higher in participants with UUI when compared to those with SUI (45.1 vs. 24%; p ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Physicians should be aware that risk factors may differ according to specific UI subtypes when evaluating patients with UI.
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Incontinência Urinária por Estresse/epidemiologia , Incontinência Urinária de Urgência/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Comorbidade , Feminino , Humanos , Entrevistas como Assunto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Aceitação pelo Paciente de Cuidados de Saúde , Prevalência , Fatores de Risco , Inquéritos e Questionários , Turquia/epidemiologia , Saúde da População Urbana , Incontinência Urinária por Estresse/diagnóstico , Incontinência Urinária por Estresse/terapia , Incontinência Urinária de Urgência/diagnóstico , Incontinência Urinária de Urgência/terapia , Saúde da Mulher , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Testicular calculus is an extremely rare case with unknown etiology and pathogenesis. To our knowledge, here we report the third case of testicular calculus. A 31-year-old man was admitted to our clinic with painful solid mass in left testis. After diagnostic work-up for a possible testicular tumour, he underwent inguinal orchiectomy and histopathologic examination showed a testicular calculus. Case hypothesis: Solid testicular lesions in young adults generally correspond to testicular cancer. Differential diagnosis should be done carefully. Future implications: In young adults with painful and solid testicular mass with hyperechogenic appearance on scrotal ultrasonography, testicular calculus must be kept in mind in differential diagnosis. Further reports on this topic may let us do more clear recommendations about the etiology and treatment of this rare disease.
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Cálculos/patologia , Doenças Raras/patologia , Doenças Testiculares/patologia , Adulto , Cálculos/cirurgia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Masculino , Orquiectomia , Doenças Raras/cirurgia , Doenças Testiculares/cirurgia , Neoplasias Testiculares/diagnósticoRESUMO
Testicular calculus is an extremely rare case with unknown etiology and pathogenesis. To our knowledge, here we report the third case of testicular calculus. A 31-year-old man was admitted to our clinic with painful solid mass in left testis. After diagnostic work-up for a possible testicular tumour, he underwent inguinal orchiectomy and histopathologic examination showed a testicular calculus.
Solid testicular lesions in young adults generally correspond to testicular cancer. Differential diagnosis should be done carefully.
In young adults with painful and solid testicular mass with hyperechogenic appearance on scrotal ultrasonography, testicular calculus must be kept in mind in differential diagnosis. Further reports on this topic may let us do more clear recommendations about the etiology and treatment of this rare disease.
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Humanos , Masculino , Adulto , Doenças Testiculares/patologia , Cálculos/patologia , Doenças Raras/patologia , Doenças Testiculares/cirurgia , Neoplasias Testiculares/diagnóstico , Cálculos/cirurgia , Orquiectomia , Doenças Raras/cirurgia , Diagnóstico DiferencialRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the sexual side effects including ejaculation after silodosin treatment in potent men with regular sexual activity, as well as possible alterations in seminal vesicle volume. METHODS: Sexually active patients aged ≥ 40 years with moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms were enrolled prospectively. International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and Quality of Life (QoL), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire, ejaculation frequency, and seminal vesicle volumes measured by transrectal ultrasonography were determined at study entry, and silodosin 8 mg/d was prescribed for 4 weeks. Alterations in IPSS-QoL, all domains of IIEF, ejaculation frequency, seminal vesicle volumes, and patient-reported side effects were evaluated after silodosin treatment. RESULTS: Thirty patients were included, and mean age was 56.7 ± 6.9 years (44-70 years). IPSS-total, IPSS-storage, and IPSS-voiding subscores and QoL were significantly improved after treatment. Despite a slight decrease in erectile function domain of IIEF (26.7 ± 1.9 vs 22.9 ± 7.5; P <.05), no significant change was determined for orgasmic functions, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction, and overall satisfaction. Ninety percent of patients (27 of 30) had impaired ejaculation, and seminal vesicles were significantly enlarged at the end of treatment (8.1 ± 6.4 vs 16.4 ± 8.2 cc; P <.001). CONCLUSION: Impaired ejaculation is a common problem for sexually active men treated with silodosin, and this may result in the slight decrease in erectile functions. Enlargement of seminal vesicles may represent for the loss of seminal emission and accumulation of seminal vesicle secretion. Further studies are required for better clarifying the effects of silodosin on sexual functions including ejaculatory functions.
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Antagonistas de Receptores Adrenérgicos alfa 1/efeitos adversos , Ejaculação/efeitos dos fármacos , Indóis/efeitos adversos , Sintomas do Trato Urinário Inferior/tratamento farmacológico , Glândulas Seminais/patologia , Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas/induzido quimicamente , Antagonistas de Receptores Adrenérgicos alfa 1/uso terapêutico , Adulto , Idoso , Humanos , Hipertrofia/induzido quimicamente , Indóis/uso terapêutico , Sintomas do Trato Urinário Inferior/etiologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Hiperplasia Prostática/complicações , Qualidade de Vida , Comportamento SexualRESUMO
PURPOSE: To evaluate the mortality and morbidity prediction capability of three different scoring systems: Fournier's gangrene severity index (FGSI), Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) and neutrophile-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) with this retrospective cohort study. METHODS: Medical records of all patients treated for FG with the final histopathological diagnosis between October 2008 and January 2013 were retrospectively evaluated. Data were collected from medical history, physical examination findings, biochemical and microbiological tests and tissue cultures. FGSI and LRINEC scores and NLR were determined for all patients. Then, it was explored whether higher FGSI (<4 vs. ≥4), LRINEC (<6 vs. ≥6) or NLR (<10 vs. ≥10) were associated with worse prognosis. RESULTS: A total of 33 patients were evaluated; 3 died (9.1 %) and 30 (90.9 %) survived. Mean age was 57.6 ± 13.2 years. Survivors were younger than nonsurvivors (56 ± 12.8 vs. 72.9 ± 7.3, p < 0.05). Diabetes mellitus was the most encountered predisposing factor with 66.7 % prevalence. All patients with localized disease (100 %) and 8/11 patients (72.7 %) with extended disease survived (p < 0.05). Patients with higher FGSI scores, LRINEC scores and NLR were more likely to require mechanical ventilation in intensive care unit and longer hospitalization times and were more likely to die compared to patients with lower scores. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, all evaluated scoring systems, FGSI, LRINEC and NLR, are capable of pointing out worse prognosis including mechanical ventilation requirement and mortality. NLR has the advantage of its rapid, simple and low-cost characteristics.
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Gangrena de Fournier/mortalidade , Pênis , Escroto , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiologia , Gangrena de Fournier/microbiologia , Gangrena de Fournier/terapia , Humanos , Contagem de Linfócitos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neutrófilos , Prognóstico , Curva ROC , Respiração Artificial , Estudos Retrospectivos , Taxa de Sobrevida , Adulto JovemRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Tadalafil (TAD) 5 mg coadministered with finasteride (FIN) 5 mg significantly improves lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatic enlargement. However, its effects on erectile/sexual function have yet to be fully described. AIM: Assess the effects of TAD/FIN coadministration (compared with placebo [PBO]/FIN) on erectile and sexual function in sexually active men with LUTS and prostatic enlargement secondary to BPH with or without baseline comorbid erectile dysfunction (ED). METHODS: A randomized, double-blind, PBO-controlled study of 695 men (610 sexually active; 450 with baseline ED; 404 sexually active with baseline ED) conducted at 70 sites in 13 countries. TAD 5 mg or PBO once daily coadministered with FIN 5 mg once daily for 26 weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) domain and single-item scores; proportions of patients who demonstrated minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) in IIEF-Erectile Function domain scores (IIEF-EF; MCID defined as ≥4-point improvement); and sexual dysfunction adverse events (AEs). RESULTS: Compared with PBO/FIN, TAD/FIN resulted in improvements for all IIEF domain and single-item scores assessed among patients with baseline ED (P ≤ 0.002 for all measures) and among patients without baseline ED (P ≤ 0.041 for all measures). Compared with PBO/FIN, significantly larger percentages of sexually active men with baseline ED treated with TAD/FIN achieved an IIEF-EF MCID after 4, 12, and 26 weeks of therapy (P < 0.001 for odds ratio comparisons between TAD/FIN and PBO/FIN at all 3 three postbaseline timepoints). The incidence of sexual AEs was low: five TAD/FIN patients and seven PBO/FIN patients reported sexual AEs, including ED, decreased/lost libido, and ejaculation disorders. CONCLUSIONS: TAD/FIN coadministration for the treatment of men with LUTS and prostatic enlargement secondary to BPH concurrently leads to statistically significant improvements in erectile/sexual function and is well-tolerated, regardless of the presence/absence of ED at treatment initiation.
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Carbolinas/uso terapêutico , Coito , Disfunção Erétil/tratamento farmacológico , Finasterida/uso terapêutico , Sintomas do Trato Urinário Inferior/tratamento farmacológico , Inibidores da Fosfodiesterase 5/uso terapêutico , Hiperplasia Prostática/tratamento farmacológico , Comorbidade , Método Duplo-Cego , Quimioterapia Combinada , Disfunção Erétil/etiologia , Disfunção Erétil/fisiopatologia , Humanos , Sintomas do Trato Urinário Inferior/complicações , Sintomas do Trato Urinário Inferior/fisiopatologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Hiperplasia Prostática/complicações , Hiperplasia Prostática/fisiopatologia , Tadalafila , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs), erectile dysfunction (ED) and symptomatic late-onset hypogonadism (SLOH) in ageing men in the Aegean region of Turkey. Five hundred consecutive patients >40 years old who had been in a steady sexual relationship for the past 6 months and were admitted to one of six urology clinics were included in the study. Serum prostate-specific antigen and testosterone levels and urinary flow rates were measured. All patients filled out the International Prostate Symptom Score and Quality of Life (IPSS-QoL), International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and Aging Males' Symptoms (AMS) scale forms. Of the patients, 23.9% had mild LUTSs, 53.3% had moderate LUTSs and 22.8% had severe LUTSs. The total testosterone level did not differ between groups. Additionally, 69.6% had ED. The presence of impotence increased with increasing LUTS severity. Symptomatic late-onset hypogonadism (AMS >27) was observed in 71.2% of the patients. The prevalence of severe hypogonadism symptoms increased with the IPSS scores. A correlation analysis revealed that all three questionnaire scores were significantly correlated. In conclusion, LUTS severity is an age-independent risk factor for ED and SLOH. LUTS severity and SLOH symptoms appear to have a strong link that requires etiological and biological clarification in future studies.
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Disfunção Erétil , Hipogonadismo/fisiopatologia , Sistema Urinário/fisiopatologia , Idade de Início , Idoso , Humanos , Masculino , Índice de Gravidade de DoençaRESUMO
Persistent mullerian duct syndrome is a rare disease that occurs in men with a completely normal phenotype and is characterized by the presence of mullerian duct structures. Diagnostic laparoscopy can reveal an appearance consistent with a uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovotestes.
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Transtorno 46,XY do Desenvolvimento Sexual/diagnóstico , Laparoscopia , Adulto , Genitália/patologia , Humanos , Masculino , Ductos Paramesonéfricos/anormalidadesRESUMO
The giant calculus within the prostatic urethra is a rare clinical entity in the young population. Most of the calculi within the urethra migrate from the urinary bladder and obliterate the urethra. These stones are often composed of calcium phosphate or calcium oxalate. The decision of treatment strategy is affected by the size, shape and position of the calculus and by the status of the urethra. If the stone is large and immovable, it may be extracted via the perineal or the suprapubic approach. In most cases, the giant calculi were extracted via the transvesical approach and external urethrotomy. Our case is the biggest prostatic calculus, known in the literature so far, which was treated endoscopically by the combination of laser and the pneumatic lithotriptor.
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Doenças Uretrais/patologia , Cálculos Urinários/patologia , Adulto , Humanos , Masculino , Próstata , Doenças Uretrais/cirurgia , Cálculos Urinários/cirurgiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and safety of a combination therapy, doxazosin plus tenoxicam, and doxazosin alone for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as various combination therapies increase the efficacy of medical therapy. Alpha blocker agents have been widely used for the treatment of LUTS secondary to BPH. METHOD: Fifty-seven patients complaining of LUTS secondary to BPH were enrolled in this clinical trial. Patients were randomly assigned to receive doxazosin 4 mg or doxazosin 4 mg plus tenoxicam 20 mg treatment. Patients were evaluated for BPH according to the European Association of Urology and American Urological Association clinical guidelines. In addition, patients were assessed with Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). Patients were reevaluated after a 6-week treatment course. The International Prostatic Symptom Score (IPSS), IPSS-Quality of Life (IPSS-QoL), maximal urinary flow rates (Q(max)), and average urinary flow rates (AFR) were determined at baseline and again at 6 weeks as efficacy parameters. RESULTS: The total IPSS, IPSS-QoL, and OABSS decreased significantly in both tenoxicam plus doxazosin group and doxazosin alone group compared with baseline (P < .01). Also, Q(max) and AFR significantly improved in both groups (P < .01). The improvements in IPSS, IPSS-QoL, and OABSS were significantly better in patients treated with combination therapy (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: COX-2 inhibitors in combination with an alpha blocker may increase the effectiveness of the therapy for LUTS secondary to BPH without significant effects on side effect profile.
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Antagonistas Adrenérgicos alfa/administração & dosagem , Inibidores de Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/administração & dosagem , Doxazossina/administração & dosagem , Piroxicam/análogos & derivados , Hiperplasia Prostática/complicações , Transtornos Urinários/tratamento farmacológico , Antagonistas Adrenérgicos alfa/efeitos adversos , Inibidores de Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/efeitos adversos , Doxazossina/efeitos adversos , Quimioterapia Combinada , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Piroxicam/administração & dosagem , Piroxicam/efeitos adversos , Transtornos Urinários/etiologia , Transtornos Urinários/fisiopatologia , UrodinâmicaRESUMO
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT)-induced contraction and the involvement of RhoA/Rho-kinase pathway in the 5-HT-induced contraction was investigated isometrically in vitro in both diabetic and nondiabetic human corpus cavernosum (HCC) tissues. METHODS: HCC tissues were obtained from 12 patients. The response to 5-HT (10(-9) to 10(-5) mol/l) was studied in isolated HCC tissues in the absence and in the presence of a Rho-kinase inhibitor (Y-27632). RESULTS: Preincubation with Y-27632 attenuated maximum contractions induced by 5-HT in tissues of both nondiabetics and diabetics. When diabetic and nondiabetic groups were compared, no significant difference was seen in 5-HT-induced contraction alone, but in the presence of Y-27632, 5-HT-induced contraction was significantly higher in the diabetic group. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the Rho-kinase-mediated pathway plays an important role for 5-HT-induced contraction in diabetic corpus cavernosum tissues.
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Diabetes Mellitus/fisiopatologia , Músculo Liso/fisiopatologia , Pênis/fisiopatologia , Serotonina/farmacologia , Quinases Associadas a rho/metabolismo , Amidas/farmacologia , Diabetes Mellitus/metabolismo , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Humanos , Técnicas In Vitro , Contração Isométrica/efeitos dos fármacos , Masculino , Relaxamento Muscular/efeitos dos fármacos , Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Pênis/metabolismo , Piridinas/farmacologia , Serotonina/fisiologia , Quinases Associadas a rho/antagonistas & inibidoresRESUMO
It has been established that various forms of physical and psychological stress reduce sexual functions. However, there is no study yet evaluating the functional changes over cavernosal pressure in rats exposed to restraint stress. In this study, we aimed to investigate the convenience of the restraint stress model that may be used to determine the disruptive effects of stress on erectile function. Sprague Dawley rats were randomized into two groups as control (n = 7) and stress (n = 7) groups. In the stress group, rats were placed for 60 minutes in a cylindrical plastic tube with holes for fresh air supply (restraint stress). Following the stress application, several parameters for erectile responses were evaluated immediately. The control animals were maintained at room temperature without any procedure until the measurement. During the electrical stimulation of cavernous nerve, we measured the intracavernous pressure (ICP), the ratio of ICP to the mean arterial pressure (MAP), and detumescence time. There were significant decreases in ICP (24.4 +/- 4.1 vs 53.4 +/- 4.5 mmHg, p < 0.01), ICP/MAP (34.4 +/- 7.8% vs 55.7 +/- 3.9%, p < 0.05), and detumescence time (31.7 +/- 6.1 vs 78.6 +/- 12.8 sec, p < 0.01) in stress group when compared to control group. Thus, restraint stress declined detumescence time and decreased intracavernosal pressure in male rats. In conclusion, restraint stress model in rats may be useful for determining the effects of stress on erectile response. Even a short-term restraint stress may cause erectile dysfunction.