results there was no statistical difference between the 2 groups with respect to the recurrence rate (p > 0.05). although the recurrence interval was longer for the metformin group, this increase was not statistical significant (p > 0.05). furthermore, tumor recurrence had no correlation with sex or the grade of the tumors. conclusions according to our findings, it seems that metformin has no c...

background: bladder cancer accounts for about 7% of all cancers among adults in iran. we aimed to evaluate epidemiological and clinicopathological features of bladder cancer in kermanshah province, west iran. methods: in a descriptive retrospective study, records of patients with bladder cancer referring to imam reza hospital, kermanshah city, iran during 2011-2013 were analyzed. sex, age, smok...

Background: Bladder cancer accounts for about 7% of all cancers among adults in Iran. We aimed to evaluate epidemiological and clinicopathological features of bladder cancer in Kermanshah province, west Iran. Methods: In a descriptive retrospective study, records of patients with bladder cancer referring to Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah city, Iran during 2011-2013 were analyzed. Sex, age, smo...

Background: Bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer worldwide. We aimed to assess the prevalence of bladder cancer in the Kerman Province, in southeast Iran. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we used data on 1272 patients with bladder cancer registered in the Kerman population-based cancer registry from 2014 to 2017. There were two parts of data including observed dat...

recurrent spontaneous rupture of the urinary bladder has rarely been reported in english articles. this condition may be difficult to diagnosis before a laparotomy due to acute peritonitis. herein we describe a case of recurrent spontaneous rupture of the bladder in a 39-year-old woman with human t-lymphotropic virus type 1 (htlv-1) -associated myelopathy/topical spastic paraparesis (ham/tsp).

Bladder cancer is the second most common cancer in the genitourinary tract, showing often recurrence and progresse into invasive states. Epigenetic changes, such as microRNA alteration are involved in bladder cancer tumorigenesis through a variety of signaling pathways. The epigenetic state depends on geographic and lifestyle conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression l...

enterovesical fistula is an abnormal communication between the bladder and the intestine. the accurate localization of leakage is important for accurate treatment planning. some imaging techniques can not demonstrate the fistula; therefore, choosing the appropriate imaging technique is necessary. ct enterography (cte) is a new technique for evaluation of the small bowel and the entire abdomen. ...

introduction: to assessment of the efficacy and safety of transurethral cystolithotripsy of large bladder stones by holmium laser in the outpatient setting. methods: in a prospective study, 48 consecutive adult patients with large bladder stones, were enrolled for transurethral cystolithotripsy. patients older than 18 years, with bladder stones larger than 2 cm were enrolled. urethral stricture...

background: most patients with superficial bladder cancer whoundergo transurethral resection of bladder tumor show recurrenceof the disease. so far, there have been numerous studies on waysto decrease bladder cancer recurrence, including the intake ofvitamins and antioxidants. the goal of this study was to investigatethe effect of vitamin e on the recurrence of non‑invasive bladdercancer.method...