European Urology - Facilitatory Neuromodulative Effect of Duloxetine on Pudendal Motor Neurons Controlling the Urethral Pressure: A Functional Urodynamic Study in Healthy Women
Wednesday, 28 June 2006 Volume 50, Issue 1, Pages 119-125 (July 2006) Abstract -
Objective:
The aim of this functional urodynamic experiment in healthy women was to study the effect of duloxetine, which is a combined serotonin and norepinephrine (5-HT/NE) reuptake inhibitor, on urethral resting pressure, excitability of pudendal motor neurons, and urethral sphincter contractility.
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European Urology - Italian Validation of the Urogenital Distress Inventory and Its Application in LUTS Patients
Thursday, 23 November 2006 Volume 50, Issue 6, Pages 1323-1329 (December 2006) Abstract - Objectives: The objective of this study was to validate the Italian version of the Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI) in a sample of women with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
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Supratrigonal VVF Repair by Modified O’Connor's Technique: An Experience of 26 Cases
Wednesday, 01 March 2006 Objective: To report the technical modifications of O’Connor's procedure and their outcome in 26 supratrigonal vesico vaginal fistulae.
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European Urology - Fournier's Gangrene: Three Years of Experience with 20 Patients and Validity of the Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index Score
Monday, 25 September 2006 Volume 50, Issue 4, Pages 838-843 (October 2006) Abstract -
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To evaluate effective factors in the survival of patients with Fournier's gangrene (FG) and to determine the validity of the Fournier's Gangrene Severity Index (FGSI), which was designed for determining disease severity in these patients.
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European Urology - Application of Ultrasound Contrast Agents for the Characterization of Female Urethral Vascularization in Healthy Pre- and Postmenopausal Volunteers: Preliminary Report
Thursday, 23 November 2006 Volume 50, Issue 6, Pages 1316-1322 (December 2006) Abstract - Objectives: Vascularization of the female urethra is an important factor contributing to the sealing effect responsible for the normal urethral closing system.
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Tension-Free Vaginal Tape (TVT) in Morbidly Obese Patients with Severe Urodynamic Stress Incontinence as Last Option Treatment
Wednesday, 01 March 2006 Objectives: To determine the safety and efficacy of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) in morbidly obese women with severe urodynamic stress incontinence (USI) as last option treatment.
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Peri-Operative Complications and Pain After the Suburethral Sling Procedure for Urinary Stress Incontinence: A French Prospective Randomised Multicentre Study Comparing the Retropubic and Transobturator Routes
Monday, 02 January 2006 Objective: To compare peri-operative complications, pain, and the immediate functional results of the sub-urethral sling procedure for urinary stress incontinence by the retropublic and transobturator routes, using a non-elastic polypropylene sub-urethral sling.
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European Urology - Management of Urethrovaginal Fistulas
Wednesday, 25 October 2006 Volume 50, Issue 5, Pages 1000-1005 (November 2006) Abstract - Objectives: Despite the apparent similarity, urethrovaginal fistulas (UVFs) are not identical to vesicovaginal defects. Obstetric trauma and vaginal surgery are the causes of a majority of urethrovaginal fistulas.
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