Nader A. Shayegh¹, Danae Byer¹, Yasmine Griffiths¹, Pamela W. Coleman², Leslie A. Deane², Jeremy Tonkin²

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.3, pp. 11880-11885, 2024

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Paul H. Chung¹, Andrew Salib¹, Taylor Tidwell¹, Kaitlin Berry¹, Joon Yau Leong¹, Rosemary Frasso²

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.29, No.1, pp. 10969-10975, 2022

Abstract Introduction: Prior studies evaluating the efficacy of penile prostheses (PP) and intracavernosal injections (ICI) have focused predominantly on sexual function, not psychosocial health. We utilized the freelisting technique and the Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) questionnaire to evaluate the impact of PP and ICI treatments on psychosocial functioning.
Materials and methods: IRB-approval was obtained to perform an evaluation of patients who underwent PP or ICI treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). Using a modified freelisting approach, participants were asked to give three one-word responses to questions about sexual function and relationships. Participants also completed the SEAR questionnaire and results… More >

Paul H. Chung¹, Joon Yau Leong¹, Jared J. Wallen², Whitney Stanton³, Niccole Diaz³, Caleb D. Phillips⁴, Gerard D. Henry⁵

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.29, No.6, pp. 11348-11354, 2022

Abstract Introduction: Traditional culture is the current standard-of-care to determine therapeutic antibiotics for patients suffering from penile prostheses (PP) infections. However, approximately 50% of PPs removed for infection are culture negative. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) compares DNA sequences to reference sequences with known microbial taxonomies to identify isolates and report relative abundances. We aim to compare the ability for standard culture and NGS techniques to identify microorganisms and biofilm composition on PPs.
Materials and methods: Ninety-one PPs explanted for mechanical malfunction were included in this study. Devices removed for infection or erosion were excluded. During revision surgery, two specimens… More >

P. V. Rajesh¹, Kanak Kalita^2,*, Xiao-Zhi Gao³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.2, pp. 2415-2433, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.018247 - 27 September 2021

Abstract Bone grafting is a surgical restructuring procedure of replacing broken bones and reconstructing missing bone pieces so that complex bone fractures can be repaired to avoid any serious health risk as well as permanent bone disfiguration. Normally, human bones tend to regenerate and heal completely from fracture. But it needs a small scaffold to provide the necessary space to grow. Bone implants allow a broken bone to grow seamlessly. Traditionally, non-corrosive metal alloys are used for fixing broken bones. A metal plate is fastened between two ends of broken bones to join them. However, issues… More >

C. Colombo¹, E.G. Marchesin¹, L. Vergani^1,2, E. Boccafogli³, G. Verni³

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.8, No.4, pp. 307-328, 2012, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2012.008.307

Abstract In this study an experimental device for testing the structural integrity of lower limb (transtibial and transfemoral) prostheses is proposed and studied, in accordance with the ISO 10328 Standard. Aim of the development of this device is to mechanically test these kinds of prostheses, for claiming the compliance with the standard. In the first part of the paper, experimental setup of the laboratory is described for the different kinds of prescribed tests. In the second part, the test case of a transtibial prosthesis for children is proposed. After verifying the compliance with the standard of More >