The evaluation and management of genitourinary emergencies is a fundamental component of the training and practice of emergency physicians. Urologic procedures are common in the emergency room. Emergency physicians play a vital role in the initial evaluation and treatment because delays in management can lead to permanent damage. This article discusses the most common urologic procedures in whi...

This is a panel discussion of seven complex urologic cases in female urology and neurourology. Differences in diagnosis and management are discussed by this international panel of experts.

lipoma is the most common soft tissue tumor but the presence of osseous component within the tumor is quite rare. some studies show that less than 1% of lipomas were ossified. we describe the histological, radiological and diagnostic features of an ossified intramuscular lipoma. to the best of the authors' knowledge, a symptomatic ossified intramuscular lipoma without any cortical erosion and h...

BACKGROUND Urinary Tract Infection is one of the commonest infections which affect humans. Half of all women have a UTI in their lifetime and one fourth have recurrent infections. Health behaviours can help patients to prevent Urinary Tract Infection recurrence and changing beliefs is necessary for health behaviour change. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of education based on...

The more common urologic problems seen in infancy and childhood that require urgent or emergent pediatric urologic referral are discussed, including a brief description of the usual presenting signs or symptoms, differential diagnoses, proper diagnostic work-up recommended before or at the time of referral, and the usual therapeutic course of management after evaluation by the urologist. These ...

Vekovima čovekova prirodna radoznalost za ljudsko telo dovodila je do stvaranja raznih instrumenata od kojih su mnogi slični današnjoj dijagnostičkoj opremi. Prvi veliki napredak u endoskopiji učinjen je u 19. veku. Filip Bocini (Phillip Bozzini, 1773–1809) opisao je 1806. godine instrument koji vizuelizuje unutrašnjost mokraćne bešike i nazvao ga lichtleiter . Okrugli otvor lichtleitera bio je...

The urologist plays an important role in the multidisciplinary team of physicians who provide care for patients with spina bifida. We review common strategies for managing the urinary tract in these patients. The primary objective in all phases of life is protecting kidney function by minimizing bladder hostility and establishing a good capacity, low-pressure urinary reservoir. Ensuring adequat...

Cent Eur J Urol 2013; 66: 453 10.5173/ceju.2013.04.art17 Since 1877, when Max Nitze performed his first cystoscopy, urology has witnessed a tremendous evolution of surgical techniques. Currently, the entire spectrum of urological procedures may be accomplished with minimally invasive ways, them being laparoscopic, single port or robot–assisted. Further refinements focus on accurate assessments ...