Daniel S. McPartlin^1,2, Adam P. Klausner^1,2, Charles U. Nottingham¹, Jeffrey P. Wolters¹, Albert Petrossian¹, Laura R. Carucci³, B. Mayer Grob^1,2

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.1, pp. 6615-6619, 2013

Abstract Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the yield of cystoscopy in detecting bladder malignancy following incidentally identified bladder wall thickening observed on computed tomography (CT) scans.
Methods and materials: Data from 3000 consecutive patients who underwent diagnostic cystoscopy at a single institution from 2006-2009 were collected retrospectively. All prior CT scan reports were reviewed, and patients whose sole indication for cystoscopy was incidentally detected bladder wall thickening were identified. Patients were categorized as diffuse thickening, focal thickening, or focal bladder mass based on the radiologist's report. Collected data included patient age, gender, race, smoking… More >

Peter M. Grin^1,2, Paulina M. Kowalewska³, Waleed Alhazzani¹, Alison E. Fox-Robichaud^1,2

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.1, pp. 6607-6614, 2013

Abstract Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infections affecting women, and often recur. Lactobacillus probiotics could potentially replace low dose, long term antibiotics as a safer prophylactic for recurrent UTI (rUTI). This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to compile the results of existing randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to determine the efficacy of probiotic Lactobacillus species in preventing rUTI.
Materials and methods: MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched from inception to July 2012 for RCTs using a Lactobacillus prophylactic against rUTI in premenopausal adult women. A random-effects model meta-analysis was performed using a pooled risk ratio,… More >

Jack M. Zuckerman, Bijan Shekarriz, Jyoti Upadhyay

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.1, pp. 6603-6606, 2013

Abstract Introduction: Continuous urinary incontinence in female patients can be a diagnostic dilemma if traditional imaging fails to identify a source. Vaginography has been used to diagnose vaginal ectopic ureters in the past with mixed results.
Materials and methods: Institutional review board approval was obtained for a retrospective review. Five teenage females with continuous incontinence and prior negative imaging work ups underwent high pressure vaginography. Their findings and treatment outcomes are reviewed.
Results: A vaginal ectopic ureter was diagnosed in each of the five patients at a mean age 15.8 years. Each had undergone prior magnetic resonance urography that More >

Christopher Whelan¹, Laura Crocitto¹, Mark Kawachi¹, Kevin Chan¹, David Smith², Timothy Wilson¹, Steven Smith^1,3

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.1, pp. 6597-6602, 2013

Abstract Introduction: In patients with prostate cancer, luminal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) enters the circulation because the basement membrane and glandular epithelium are damaged. Given that excess mobilization of prostate cells during prostatic massage can influence normalization in diagnostic testing, we studied PSA mRNA levels in expressed prostatic secretions (EPS) from patients undergoing biopsy for prostate cancer to determine if prostate cells are preferentially mobilized from patients with prostate cancer during prostatic massage.
Materials and methods: Quantitative Reverse-Transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to measure the RNA levels of GAPDH, PSA, TMPRSS2:ERG and PCA3 in EPS specimens obtained from patients… More >

William L. Parry

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.1, pp. 6593-6596, 2013

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Leonard G. Gomella

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.1, pp. 6592-6592, 2013

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Jay D. Raman

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 6742-6742, 2013

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Matthew A. Uhlman, Scott C. Pate, James A. Brown

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 6739-6741, 2013

Abstract The incidence of small renal masses (≤ 4 cm) has increased over the past three decades. Partial nephrectomy remains the standard for treatment of such lesions, but increased attention is being given to patients who may benefit from active surveillance, given the low risk of metastatic spread and traditionally slow growth rates. Patients with significant comorbidities and the elderly are often considered optimal candidates for surveillance. We present an 86-year-old female undergoing active surveillance for a 1.4 cm lesion that grew in diameter approximately 0.5 cm per year over 3 years, followed by explosive growth More >

Robert M. Turner II^1,3, Jeffrey J. Tomaszewski^1,3, Janelle A. Fox^1,3, Csaba Galambos^2,3, Glenn M. Cannon Jr^1,3

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 6737-6738, 2013

Abstract A 10-year-old boy underwent a computed tomography (CT) scan for left flank pain following a fall. Imaging demonstrated a 5 cm left upper pole renal mass. Partial nephrectomy revealed metanephric adenofibroma, a benign stromal-epithelial tumor thought to represent a hyperdifferentiated, mature form of Wilms’ tumor. We briefly discuss the histopathology and management of this rare tumor. More >

Ricardo Pereira e Silva¹, Tito Leitão¹, Lurdes Correia², Francisco Martins¹, José Palma dos Reis¹, Tomé Lopes¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.20, No.2, pp. 6734-6736, 2013

Abstract We present a case report of a 17-year-old patient with a large renal mass that was detected on a computed tomography scan during investigation for secondary hypertension. Radical nephrectomy was performed, and the morphologic and immunocytochemical findings were compatible with a diagnosis of monophasic synovial sarcoma of the kidney. A cytogenetic search for t(X;18) translocation was performed, which was negative. The patient underwent an ifosfamide-based chemotherapy regimen. During follow-up, a positron emission tomography scan showed increased 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose metabolism at the right femur. Although cancer cells were expected in the biopsy specimen, only fibrous dysplasia of More >