Journal Reviews archive for May 2023

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SWL for renal stones – a new index

4 May 2023 | | Endourology and Stones | Predictive factor, SMLI, SWL, Treatment, Urolithiasis

Shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) treatment is a common, non-invasive urology procedure used for kidney stones nearly every day throughout the UK. In this study the team evaluated factors affecting treatment success of SWL treatment. The prospective data were collected from 2013...

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Botox® instillation into the bladder

4 May 2023 | | Basic Science Research, Functional Urology, Infection, Neurourology | botulinum toxins, overactive, type A, urinary bladder, urinary incontinence

Patients with refractory overactive bladder (OAB) may be offered OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®) as one of the third-line options. Given the invasive nature of requiring cystoscopy, injections via a needle and local anaesthesia, it would be simpler, more convenient and more accessible...

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Prodromal period of Fournier’s gangrene

4 May 2023 | | Infection | Fournier gangrene, delayed diagnosis, diagnostic errors, fasciitis, necrotizing, prodromal symptoms

Necrotising soft tissue infections of the genitalia (NSTIG), commonly known as Fournier’s gangrene, is a rare but important surgical emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is estimated that every six hours of delay in surgical debridement leads to...