Fluoroscopy guidance was the initial choice of 96.19% of urologists during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Despite the common use of lead aprons (75.24%) most urologists did not use dosimeters (73.94%), eyeglasses (76.95%) or gloves (66.67%) while 46.44% always used thyroid shields during fluoroscopy. When asked why they
did not use protective clothing, the most common PF-562271 in vitro answers were that protective clothes are not ergonomic and not practical.
Conclusions: Results clearly highlight the lack of use of ionizing radiation protection devices and dosimeters during commonly performed fluoroscopy guided endourological procedures among urologists in Turkey.”
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“Purpose: The management of high grade blunt renal injury has evolved with time to become increasingly conservative with the ultimate objective of renal preservation. We evaluated relative renal function with dimercapto-succinic acid renal scintigraphy 6 months Volasertib mw after major renal trauma (grade IV or V).
Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was done between January 2004 and April 2010. All patients who presented with grade IV or V renal trauma and were treated conservatively were included in analysis. Patient and trauma characteristics, and initial management were recorded. Relative renal function was evaluated by dimercapto-succinic acid renal scintigraphy 6 months after trauma.
Results: A total of 88 patients were included in the study. Conservative management was possible in 79 patients (90%), including 69 and 10 with grade IV and V
trauma, respectively. Dimercapto-succinic acid renal scintigraphy was done at 6 months for 22 patients (28%). Mean relative renal function for grade IV and V injuries was 39% and 11%, respectively (p = 0.0041). The percent of devascularized parenchyma (p = 0.0033) and the vascular subtype of grade IV injuries (p = 0.0194) also correlated with decreased renal function. No complication or de novo arterial hypertension was noted.
Conclusions: Conservative treatment achieves the objective of renal function preservation for grade IV lesions. Grade V and specific subtypes of grade IV injury have a poor functional outcome. Further study must be performed to determine which patients will benefit from conservative treatment vs early nephrectomy to avoid a longer hospital stay and useless procedures.