• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.252-258
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• 2023

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether postoperative cystography findings can predict early and longterm recovery from incontinence after radical prostatectomy (RP), compared with the other cystography parameters. Methods: I retrospectively reviewed 118 patients who underwent robot-assisted RP (RARP) for localized prostate cancer at single institution between January 2016 and April 2021. One hundred and seven patients were included in the study. Postoperative cystography was routinely performed 7 days after surgery. The bladder neck to pubic symphysis ratio, vesicourethral angle, and bladder neck anteroposterior length (BNAP) ratio (the bladder neck-posterior margin distances divided by the anteroposterior lengths) were evaluated. Continence was defined as cessation of pad use. The association between these variables and urinary incontinence was also analyzed. Results: The urinary incontinence recovery rates 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after RARP were 43.92%, 66.35%, 87.85%, and 97.19%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that a lower BNAP ratio and wider vesicourethral angle were significantly associated with continence restoration at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. In addition, in terms of days of pad usage, lower BNAP ratio, wider vesicourethral angle, and bladder neck preservation were significantly associated with recovery from urinary incontinence within 12 months as assessed by Cox proportional hazard analysis. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that vesicourethral angle and BNAP ratio were independent predictors of early recovery from post-prostatectomy incontinence. I suggest that both the sagittal and coronal views of postoperative cystography help anticipate early continence restoration after RARP.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.62-65
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• 2004

A 13-year-old, male Maltese was refered to Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Konkuk University with inappropriate urination and hematuria. CBC, serum chemistry profile, urinalysis and urine culture were performed. Malignant cells were found in the urine sediment. Thoracic and abdominal radiography, retrograde positive-contrast cystography, retrograde double-contrast cystography, excretory urography, ultrasonography were performed. On the retrograde positive-contrast cystography examination, irregular filling defects were present on the left side of the cranial part of the bladder. Partial cystectomy performed and then medical therapy was conducted. On histopathological examinations, the lesion was confirmed as a transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.357-362
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• 2007

An intact male, 3-month-old, Great Pyrenees mountain dog, weighing 7.3 kg with a history of severe hematuria during 2 months was referred. Hematology showed mild leukocytosis. There were no remarkable findings in abdominal radiographs due to ingesta and gas in the gastrointestinal tracts. Ultrasonographs showed bilateral hydronephrosis, bilateral dilated and tortuous ureters, and hyperechoic sludges in the urinary bladder (UB). And a dilated cavity was identified cranial to the UB. Excretory urography and cystography were performed to examine the cause of hydronephrosis and an abnormal cavity cranial to the UB. Bilateral ureters were tortuously dilated and opened into the craniodorsal part of the UB. An abnormal cavity was connected to the UB at the left cranioventral part of the UB. Therefore bilateral ectopic ureters and urachal remnant were diagnosed.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.142-147
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• 2021

Background: This study was performed to investigate the association between cystographic anastomotic urinary leakage (UL) after retropubic radical prostatectomy (RRP) and early urinary incontinence (UI). Methods: The medical records of 53 patients who had undergone cystography after RRP at our institution between January 2015 and December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Cystography was performed 7 to 10 days after surgery. The duration of catheterization depended on the degree of UL, which was classified as mild, moderate, or severe. The study subjects were divided into the non-UL group and the UL group. Continence was defined as the use of no pads. The prostate was dissected in an antegrade fashion, and urethrovesical anastomosis was performed with a continuous suture. Results: Incontinence rates at 1 and 3 months postoperatively were significantly higher in the UL group than the non-UL group (83.3% vs. 52.2%, p=0.014 and 76.7% vs. 47.8%, p=0.030, respectively); however, those at 6 and 12 months were not significantly different (23.3% vs. 17.4%, p=0.597 and 4.3% vs. 10.0%, p=0.440, respectively). The severity of UL was not found to influence the duration of incontinence. The presence of cystographic anastomotic UL was found to be predictive of UI during the first 3 postoperative months (odds ratio, 3.3; p=0.045). Conclusion: The presence of anastomotic UL on cystography was associated with higher rates of UI in the early postoperative periods. However, incontinence rates in patients with or without anastomotic UL immediately after RRP equalized at 6 months and the severity of UL did not affect the duration of postoperative UI.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.135-143
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• 2000

목적: 방광요관역류는 감염과 동반될 경우 신장기능이 비가역적으로 손상될 수 있으므로 신기능의 손상이 오기 전에 역류를 제거하여야 한다. 방사성동위원소 배뇨방광촬영술에 의해 발견된 역류의 특징을 이용하여 신장의 예후를 예측할 수 있는지 그리고 어떤 특징이 중요한지 조사하였다. 대상과 방법: 35명의 환아(남 18, 여 17)의 66개의 신장을 대상으로 초기 DMSA 스캔을 시행하고 이어 방사성동위원소 배뇨방광촬영술을 한 후 다시 DMSA 추적 스캔, 초음파 및 임상소견으로 악화여부를 평가하였다. 방사성동위원소 배뇨방광촬영술에 나타난 각 배뇨시기별 역류량과 역류범위를 각각 또는 종합하여 단계별 다변량판별분석을 하였다. 결과: 충만시의 역류범위와 배뇨후기의 역류량과 역류범위가 유의한 판별능을 보였다. 역류량과 범위를 종합한 변수를 이용한 판별분석에서는 총 역류량이 유의한 변수이었다. 충만시의 역류범위과 배뇨후기의 역류량과 역류범위로 구성한 판별식은 재래식 역류등급으로 예후를 예측할 때 보다 양성예측율과 특이도가 높았다. 결론: 방사성동위원소 배뇨방광 촬영술에 나타난 각 배뇨시기별 역류의 양과 범위를 종합하여 신장의 예후를 예측할 수 있다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.961-964
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• 1999

A six-month-old, male mongrel dog presented with wet ventral abdominal skin hairs and a short prepuce with penis. In physical examination, the penis was underdeveloped with fusion failure of the prepuce and the urethral opening was in the transitional area between os penis and perineal region. The radiological shape of urinary bladder was normal in positive contrast cystography and there was no any other routes except the observed urethral opening. Cryptochidism was also shown. It was diagnosed as hypospadia. Treatment included castration and resection of remnants of the prepuce and penis.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.557-559
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• 2008

Three calves which were born in a village with similar symptoms that urine ran down along the inner femoral region were referred to Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Kyungpook National University. On physical examination, there were aplasia of the penis, ventrally incomplete sheath and bifid scrotum in common. Blood cell count test and blood biochemistry test were performed and then diagnostic radiography was carried out in a case. Retrograde positive cystograph showed normal urinary bladder and no other urogenital abnormalities. The shape and size of the testes were normal on ultrasonographs, yet intact urethral wall was not detected. These cases were diagnosed as hypospadias.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.85-93
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• 2000

목적 : 방광요관역류의 진단에 있어서 자기공명 배뇨성 방광조영술의 유용성을 알아보고, 방광요관역류의 진단에 있어서 자기공명 배뇨성 방광조영술과 배뇨성 요도방광조영술의 민감도를 비교하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 방광요관역류가 의심되어 자기공명 배뇨성 방광조영술을 시행한 20명의 환아를 대상으로 하였다. 자기공명 배뇨성 방광조영술의 펄스 시권스는 생리식염수와 Gd-DTPA의 혼합액을 주입하기 전 후 및 배뇨직후의 관상면 spin-echo T1 강조영상 또는 gradient-echo 영상으로하였다. 자기공명 배뇨성 방광조영술의 소견은 최근 6개월이내에 시행한 배뇨성 요도방광조영술의 소견과 비교하였다. 결과: 방광요도역류는 23 신장요관단위에서 관찰되었으며, 16예에서는 두 가지 검사에서, 5예에서는 배뇨성 요도방광조영술에서만, 2예에서는 자기공명 배뇨성 방광조영술에서만 방광요관역류가 관찰되었다. 방광요관역류의 진단에있어서 배뇨성 요도방광조영술 및 자기공명 배뇨성 방광조영술의 민감도는 각각 91,3% (21/23)와 78.3% (18/23)였다. 신 피질 신티그래피로 진단된 17예의 신 손상중 15예에서 자기공명 배뇨성 방광조영술에서 신 손상의 소견이 관찰되었다. 결론: 자기공명 배뇨성 방광조영술은 방광요관역류의 진단에 있어서 배뇨성 요도방광조영술에 비해 민감도는 떨어지나, 방광요관역류와 신 손상 유무를 동시에 평가하기 위하여 이용되어질 수 있으며 , 따라서 반복적인 방사선 조사의 위험을 줄일 수 있다는 장점이 있다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.973-990
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• 1996

To investigate diagnostic imaging of cystitis and to apply it to the small animal practice, ultrasonogram of urinary bladder with moderate distension(4ml/kg) and with complete distension(9ml/kg) to evaluate the irregularity and thickness of bladder, radiography and histopathological examination were performed after experimental cystitis induction. On double contrast cystography, mucosal membrane of the urinary bladder was smooth and thickening urinary bladder wall was not found before cystitis induction. At 3rd day post induction(PI), mucosal irregularity was noted at the cranioventral region of the urinary bladder. Thickening of the urinary bladder wall and filling defect was observed as well. Cystographic findings of 7, 10, 15, 21 day PI were similar to that of 3rd day PI. On ultrasonographic findings of the mural thickness in induction group, it was ascertain that the mural thickness with moderate distention was more thickened than with complete distention at transverse scan. Ultrasonographic findings at longitudinal scan were similar to those of transverse scan. On ultrasonographic findings of mucosal irregularity in induction group, from PI to 7 day PI, mucosal irregularity with moderate distention was more irregular than mucosal irregularity with complete distention. At 10 day PI, there was similarity between moderate distention and complete distention. On histopathologic examination of a section of urinary bladder taken 3 day PI, the mucosal and submucosa were infiltrated by a mixture of thick inflammatory exudate which was composed of neutrophil, plasma protein, bacterial colony and necrotic cells. Congestion, hemorrhage and edema were also observed in the submucosa. At 7th day PI, the mucosal change was similar to that of 3rd day PI, but neovascularization and fibroplasia were observed in the submucosa. At 15th and 21th day PI, mild hyperplasia of mucosal epithelium was observed in the mucosa. Deposition of collagen, neovascularization and severe diffuse infiltration of lymphocyte were observed. These results suggest that ultrasonographic examination with moderate distention is considered to be a more simple, rapid, noninvasive, sensitive and useful diagnostic method than other diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of the cystitis and the differential diagnosis of urinary tract infection.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.181-184
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• 2012

Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) is a commonly performed diagnostic procedure for the evaluation of vesicoureteral reflux with urinary tract infection or congenital renal diseases in children. The procedure is relatively simple and cost-effective, and complications are very rare. The iatrogenic complication of VCUG range from discomfort, urinary tract infection to bacteremia, as well as bladder rupture. Bladder rupture is a rare complication of VCUG, and only a few cases were reported. Bladder rupture among healthy children during VCUG is an especially uncommon event. Bladder rupture associated with VCUG is usually more common in chronically unused bladders like chronic renal failure. Presented is a case of bladder rupture that occurred during a VCUG in a healthy 9-month-old infant, due to instilled action of dye by high pressure. This injury completely healed after 7 days of operation, and it was confirmed with a postoperative cystography. The patient's bladder volume, underlying disease, velocity of the contrast media instilled, catheter size, and styles of instillation are important factors to prevent bladder rupture during VCUG. Management of bladder rupture should be individualized, but the majority of infants are treated with the operation. In conclusion, bladder rupture is a rare complication, however, delicate attention is needed in order to prevent more dire situations.