European urology focus
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European urology focus · Sep 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyTranscutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Treating Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction: A Pilot Study for an International Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.
Tibial nerve stimulation (TNS) is an effective and safe treatment for idiopathic lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD), but its value in neurological patients is unclear. ⋯ Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation is a promising treatment option for neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, but methodological adjustments in treatment application are required before further prospective studies can be initiated.
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European urology focus · Jan 2018
Multicenter StudyDelaying Surgical Treatment of Penile Fracture Results in Poor Functional Outcomes: Results from a Large Retrospective Multicenter European Study.
Penile fracture is a rare clinical entity that represents a urologic emergency. It involves traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa due to twisting or bending of the penile shaft during erection. ⋯ We looked at sexual outcomes following the repair of penile fracture in a large European population. We found that outcomes worsened if surgical repair was delayed.