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Open Journal of Urology is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in urology. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for researchers and academics all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in urology related problems. All manuscripts must be…
Josué Avakoudjo, Fred Hodonou, Edoé Viyomé Sewa, Yannick Tandje, Jean Sossa, Magloire Yevi, Michel Agounkpe, Gilles Natchagande
Introduction: Undescended testis is a genital pathology of pediatric age. But it is not rare that the diagnosis of this pathology is made in adults, especially in low income countries with management problems as Benin Republic. The purpose of this study was t…
Amadou Kassogué, Mamadou Tidiani Coulibaly, Zanafon Ouattara, Adama Yaflé Diarra, Aly Tembely
Introduction: The dilatation of the upper urinary tract, signs in the vast majority of cases the presence of a ureteral obstacle. The etiologies are diverse. Mali is a country where urinary schistosomiasis is endemic. Repeated infestation may result in long-t…
C. A. M. K. Yaméogo, M. Zida, A. Ouattara, R. Doamba, B. Ky, K. D. Zongo, F. A. Kaboré
The purpose of these serial cases was to report the diagnostic and therapeutic features of urachal fistulas at Yalgado Ouedraogo teaching Hospital. We have reported retrospectively two cases of urachus fistula at the Surgery Department of Yalgado Ouedraogo Te…
Vitalis Obisike Ofuru, Christopher Chinedu Obiorah
Background: Patients with gross haematuria are sometimes found to have prostate cancer after clinical evaluation. The treatment of such haematuria could be very challenging. Use of a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor like dutasteride has been found helpful in bleed…
Serhan Çimen
Introduction: Adolescent varicocele is still a controversial issue in pediatric urology. In this study, we aimed to evaluate adolescent patients with varicocele, who were operated in our clinic, in the light of literature. Materials and Methods: The data of a…
Amadou Kassogué, Fadima Tall, Daouda Diallo, Drissa Cissé, Zanafon Ouattara
Introduction: Urinary tract infection is a public health problem. Patients who have to undergo urology surgery are exposed to infectious complications if there is an untreated urinary tract infection. The objective of our study is to identify all the germs re…
Cyril Kamadjou, Kimassoum Rimtebaye, Divine Eyongeta, Annie Kameni, Justin Kamga, Bertin Njinou
Aim: Describe the clinical, radiological and management of patients with posterior urethral valves. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study over a period going from January 2011 to December 2016, reviewing 12 cases of patients treate…
Cyril Kamadjou, Kimassoum Rimtebaye, Divine Eyongeta, Annie Kameni, Justin Kamga, Bertin Njinou
Introduction: Describe the diagnostic approach and management of prostate cancer at the medico-surgical center of urology in Douala, Cameroon. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive retrospective study reviewing 100 patient’s records suffering of prost…
Andrew H. Khalifa, Joel Z. Cornfield
Purpose: To review current practice in the use of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing and assess the overall risks and benefits of PSA testing for Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate, specifically in men under age 65, and those living with risk factors for the…
Tchilabalo Matchonna Kpatcha, Tchin Darré, Essodina Padja, Adolphe Essomindedou Leloua, Gnimdou Botcho, Edoé Viyomé Sewa, Kodjo Tengue, Komi Hola Sikpa, Ekoué David Dosseh
Background: Diagnosis of prostate cancer is certified by histology true prostate biopsies. The aim of our study was to evaluate our prostate biopsy method. Material and Methods: It was a prospective study including patients underwent prostate biopsy. Inclusio…
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