International Journal of Clinical Urology

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Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2019

  • The Management of Urethral Strictures and Stenoses at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center

    Ayun Cassell III, Bashir Yunusa, Edet Ikpi, Swalliho Sheriff, Weh-Wesseh, Solomane Konneh

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 06 January 2019
    Accepted: 29 January 2019
    Published: 19 February 2019
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    Abstract: Background: A urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the urethra resulting from fibrosis in the surrounding corpus spongiosum. The prevalence is estimated to be 229–627 per 100,000 males and its effects on the quality of life of those with the disease are far-reaching. Documented male-to-female ratio in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, showed a rati... Show More
  • Overview Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy - A Case Report 32-Year-Old Male with Renal Calculi

    Ayun Cassell III, Mohamed Jalloh, Abdurama Diallo, Issa Labou, Lamine Niang, Serigne Gueye

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 6-9
    Received: 06 January 2019
    Accepted: 29 January 2019
    Published: 19 February 2019
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    Abstract: Surgical management of renal tract stone disease has evolved during the last two decades after the introduction of minimal invasive techniques. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has become a common procedure performed in patients with renal calculi. Nevertheless, the learning curve is steep and most facilities in subsaharan African lacks this nov... Show More
  • Clinical and Pathological Aspects of the Sequelae of Urogenital Schistosomiasis: Findings Regarding 43 Cases

    Boubacar Fall, Yaya Sow, Aboubacar Traoré, Cyrille Ze Ondo, Mouhamedou Diagana, Alioune Sarr, Babacar Sine, Samba Thiapato Faye, Modou Ndiaye, Ousmane Sow, Mamadou Ba

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 10-14
    Received: 28 April 2019
    Accepted: 02 June 2019
    Published: 12 June 2019
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    Abstract: Purpose: To describe the clinical-pathological profile of sequelae of urogenital schistosomiasis. Patients and methods: We performed a retrospective study of the sequelae for cases of urogenital schistosomiasis treated between January 2011 and December 2016. These cases were from Senegal and neighboring countries. Results: We included 43 cases. The... Show More
  • Management of Undescended Testis in Children in Aba Nigeria

    Samuel Chidi Ekpemo, Chukwuemeka Onyearugha

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 15-17
    Received: 21 May 2019
    Accepted: 03 July 2019
    Published: 10 August 2019
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    Abstract: Introduction: The anomalies of descent of the testes are common problem in newborn male infants. An absence of the testis in the scrotal sac is defined as cryptorchidism. Ectopic testis occurs when it migrates from its usual path of descent to lie in an unusual location. it affects 2–5% of the infants at birth and 1–2% of them at 3 months of age, t... Show More
  • Correlation Between Matermind-Like Domain Containing 1 (MAMLD1) Gene Mutation with Hypospadias Incidence

    Safendra Siregar, Bambang Sasongko Noegroho, Irfan Firmansyah

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 18-21
    Received: 18 December 2018
    Accepted: 22 August 2019
    Published: 09 September 2019
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    Abstract: Introduction: Hypospadias is a condition in which the urethral orifice is located on the ventral side of the penis proximal to the tip of the glans, from the balanopreputial sulcus to the perineal area. The gene thought to play a role in the occurrence of hypospadias was the mastermind-like domain gene containing 1 (MAMLD1) or previously known as t... Show More
  • Optimizing the Treatment Options for Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer in a Resource Poor Setting: A Single Centre Experience

    Olufunmilade Omisanjo, Olawale Ogunremi, Olufemi Ojewuyi, Fatai Balogun, Mofeyisayo Omorinde, Stephen Ikuerowo

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 22-26
    Received: 18 May 2019
    Accepted: 24 August 2019
    Published: 16 September 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) is invariably a terminal disease. Though international guidelines exist on mCRPC management, there are varied practices regarding the sequencing of limited available treatment options locally. Objectives: To describe the treatment sequence and outcome of management of mCRPC at the ... Show More