Cuaj Can Urol Assoc
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Cuaj Can Urol Assoc · Sep 2015
Conservative treatment for Brucella testicular abscesses: A case report and literature review.
Brucellosis is a multi-organ infectious disease that can cause genitourinary manifestations.1-4 The most common genitourinary manifestation is orchitis;2,4 however, intratesticular abscesses are a rare complication. Although surgery is the standard treatment for intratesticular abscesses, medical therapy alone can be successful. ⋯ An ultrasound showed multiple small testicular abscesses, and the repeat diluted brucella titer demonstrated the causative pathogen. The patient was successfully treated with 3 months of oral targeted antibiotics, with no need for drainage or orchiectomy.
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Cuaj Can Urol Assoc · Sep 2015
Perception, career choice and self-efficacy of UK medical students and junior doctors in urology.
There is a growing concern about the reduced clinical exposure to urology at undergraduate level in the United Kingdom. As a consequence, the competencies of junior doctors are considered inadequate. The views of these doctors in training towards urology remain under reported. ⋯ Urology is perceived as male dominated and is the least likely surgical speciality to be pursued as a career option according to our survey. Increased exposure to urology at the undergraduate level and dedicated workshops for core urological procedures are needed to address these challenges.