Journal of endourology
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The majority of patients with microscopic hematuria undergo a complete evaluation resulting in negative findings. The outcome of patients with hematuria was analyzed in an effort to optimize the use of investigations. ⋯ Patients with <5 RBCs/HPF on three urinalyses are unlikely to have significant pathology and could possibly be followed up conservatively. Patients < or =40 years of age should have a noncontrast CT or ultrasound study if they present with microscopic hematuria, and a cystoscopy should be added if gross hematuria exists. In older patients, a pre- and postcontrast CT and a cystoscopy should be performed.
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Journal of endourology · Jan 2008
Clinical TrialRenal hypothermia: experience in pigs and clinical trial.
This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of two methods of inducing renal hypothermia through laparoscopy in pigs and humans. ⋯ Induction of renal hypothermia using intracorporeal ice slush confers lower kidney temperatures than endoscopically-induced cold saline perfusion.