Biomedical subjects

Ignacio Pereira Sanz

Publications and source records attributed to Ignacio Pereira Sanz.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2006

[The use of the Stone Sweeper catheter for stone disease of the upper urinary tract].

OBJECTIVES: The treatment of patients with a great burden of stones is very difficult and often requires complex treatments including different kinds of surgery, associated in some cases with ureteral stents. METHODS: We present the case of a patient with complex renoureteral stone disease in whom we used the stone sweeper stent before SWL. The catheter is a 6.5 Fr radial expanding stent with small baskets, a special structure designed to extract small stones < 5mm. RESULTS: The placement and retrieval of bilateral stents were performed without complications, extracting several small stones inside the baskets. CONCLUSIONS: The Stone Sweeper stent may play an important role in the treatment of patients with great stone burden; by dilating the ureter and helping the passage of stones and capturing small residual fragments it may decrease the need of new treatments. Currently, more clinic and research tests with this stent are necessary to determine proper indications and associated complications.

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PubMed2004

[Bladder leiomyoma in a male patient].

OBJECTIVES: Bladder leiomyoma is an uncommon mesenchymal benign tumor. It is generally asymptomatic and incidentally detected. METHODS: We report a new case managed with transurethral resection without evidence of relapse. A bibliographic search was performed to evaluate the diagnostic techniques, clinical features and treatment options of this rare disease. CONCLUSIONS: Bladder leiomyoma is a benign mesenchymal tumor originating from smooth muscle. Biopsy and histological study are required for definitive diagnosis. Surgery is the treatment of choice, and it has an excellent prognosis if resection is complete.

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PubMed2003

[Penile fracture].

OBJECTIVES: Rupture of the corpora cavernosum is an uncommon pathology requiring immediate treatment. We performed a bibliographic search, and analyzed different diagnostic and therapeutic methods. METHODS/RESULTS: Two cases of traumatic rupture of the corpus cavernosum are described. The clinical features, penile ultrasound findings and immediate surgical treatment are discussed. CONCLUSIONS: Penile fracture is an uncommon pathology. Generally, history and physical examination are enough to establish the diagnosis. Penile ultrasound can help in case of doubt. Most urologists deem immediate surgery the standard therapy.

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