Recurrent uti

OBJECTIVES: To compare characteristics and outcomes of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) detected solely on isotopic cystography (IC) ("occult" VUR) with voiding cystourethrography (VCUG)-detected VUR. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between 2015 and 2020, we retrospectively enrolled all male children first undergoing VCUG and, if negative, IC in the same session. Kidney injury (KI) was defined by abnormal estimated glomerular filtration rate and/or blood pressure and/or proteinuria...

Introduction In general, with frequent recurrence of urinary tract infections (UTIs), long-term antibiotic therapy is stipulated at a low dose. With this type of situation and with easy access to several classes of antibiotics in tertiary health care settings, the use of such drugs results in the development of resistant bacteria in patients.  Escherichia coli  is a frequent cause of UTI observed. Hence, it was proposed in the present study to assess the antimicrobial resistance status of  E...

Pyelonephritis is one of the main systemic bacterial infections encountered in emergency departments. We present a case of diabetes woman aged 30 years referred to our urology department of El-Idrissi Hospital, Kenitra (Morocco) for recurrent episodes of urinary tract infection, multiple urolithiasis, chills, unilateral lower back pain, chills and severe hydroureteronephrosis. Abdominal CT showed a non-functioning obstructed kidney with pyelic and ureteral stones. Nephroureterectomy was performed by extraperitoneal nephrectomy for avoiding any more extended nephrectomy incision or second iliac incision, this technic ensures nephroureterectomy with minimal risk of affecting the distal ureter, that sometimes follows nephrectomy...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Several bacterial immunisations have been developed to reduce the socioeconomic burden of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and the use of prophylactic antibiotics in the management of recurrent UTIs (rUTIs). This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of vaccinations in preventing rUTIs. METHODS: Medline, Embase, and Web of Science were searched from inception to December 2023. Data were collected from cohort studies with a comparator arm and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigating vaccination efficacy in adult rUTI patients according to predefined selection criteria (PROSPERO registration: CRD42022356662)...

OBJECTIVE: Involvement of the lower urinary tract is found in 0.2-2.5% of all deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE)1 , 2 . The bladder is the most affected organ with a prevalence of up to 80% of cases3 . Patients with bladder endometriosis are often symptomatic (dysuria, hyperactive bladder, recurrent urinary tract infections and hematuria). Surgery is the gold standard treatment for this condition when medical therapy fails1 , 2 . Several studies have shown the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of the laparoscopic approach4 but data about robotic-assisted approach are missing in literature...

INTRODUCTION AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Urethral duplication is a congenital anomaly characterized by the partial or full development of an auxiliary urethra as a second urethral channel varying in extent and location. The course of treatment for urethral duplication should be individualized for each patient based on the type of anomaly and the existence of symptoms. In most cases, if the ventral orthotopic urethra is normal, excision of the dorsal auxiliary urethra is almost always curative...

INTRODUCTION: Neurological defects in children with cerebral palsy (CP) not only affect their motor skills but also lead to bladder and bowel problems. Although most children with CP have achieved urinary control, more than 50% of cases experience lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Common LUTS complaints observed in CP include delayed toilet training, urinary incontinence, increased frequency of urination, urgency, urinary hesitancy, and recurrent urinary tract infections. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to prospectively evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two different physiotherapy approaches, sacral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and massage, on lower urinary tract dysfunction in children with CP...

BACKGROUND: Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) activates innate immune response upon invading the urinary tract, whereas UPEC can also enter bladder epithelial cells (BECs) through interactions with fusiform vesicles on cell surfaces and subsequently escape from the vesicles into the cytoplasm to establish intracellular bacterial communities, finally evading the host immune system and leading to recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI). Tailin Fang II (TLF-II) is a Chinese herbal formulation composed of botanicals that has been clinically proven to be effective in treating urinary tract infection (UTI)...

Bladder leiomyomas are uncommon benign soft tissue neoplasms of the bladder, frequently observed in women. Diagnosis often happens incidentally during ultrasonography, with symptoms varying based on tumour size and location. Here, we present a case of a 57-year-old woman with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, successfully treated for bladder leiomyoma through transurethral resection and laparoscopic partial cystectomy. This case highlights the significance of early detection and timely intervention in optimizing patient outcomes for bladder leiomyoma...

Distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA) is a clinical picture of hyperchloremic hypokalemic metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap. It can be caused by a variety of conditions including obstructive uropathy such as vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). We report a rare case of dRTA secondary to VUR in a 4-year-old girl with a history of meningomyelocele, neurogenic bladder and recurrent urinary tract infections. She was admitted to the hospital with complaints of polydipsia, polyuria, and inability to gain weight for the last 1 year...

BACKGROUND: Despite a lack of conclusive evidence of effect, methenamine hippurate is widely prescribed as preventive treatment for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Norway. A national discontinuation of methenamine hippurate treatment due to a 4-month drug shortage in 2019 presented an opportunity to evaluate its preventive effect on UTIs among regular users. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the impact of the methenamine hippurate drug shortage on prescription frequency of UTI antibiotics...

OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to explore the risk factors for the prognosis and recurrence of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). METHODS: The correlation of these variables with the prognosis and recurrence risks was analyzed by binary and multivariate logistic regression. Besides, a nomogram was constructed based on the multivariate logistic regression calculation. After the model was verified by the C-statistic, the ROC curve was plotted to evaluate the sensitivity of the model...

Modulation or stimulation of the nerves supplying the lower urinary tract is a possible treatment option for dysfunction of the lower urinary tract, pelvic floor and rectum if conservative or minimally invasive treatment approaches fail. This overview shows the possibilities and limitations of sacral neuromodulation, sacral deafferentation with sacral anterior root stimulation and conus deafferentation.Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is a procedure for the treatment of refractory pelvic floor dysfunction of various origins (idiopathic, neurogenic or post-operative), such as overactive bladder, non-obstructive retention and faecal incontinence...

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The objective was to develop a prediction model for urinary tract infection (UTI) after pelvic surgery. METHODS: We utilized data from three tertiary care centers of women undergoing pelvic surgery. The primary outcome was a UTI within 8 weeks of surgery. Additional variables collected included procedural data, severity of prolapse, use of mesh, anti-incontinence surgery, EBL, diabetes, steroid use, estrogen use, postoperative catheter use, PVR, history of recurrent UTI, operative time, comorbidities, and postoperative morbidity including venous thromboembolism, surgical site infection...

IMPORTANCE: Little evidence is available to inform management of acute urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women with recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI). OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the proportion of acute UTIs with persistence/relapse or recurrence based on duration of treatment antibiotics (acute UTI guideline-consistent versus extended). STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective noninferiority study of women with rUTI was performed at an academic tertiary referral center from January 2016 to December 2020...

This article highlights a selection of important nephrology studies published in 2023 that have relevance for nonnephrologist physicians. Four studies examined progression of chronic kidney disease or cardiovascular disease with respect to finerenone use, magnesium supplementation, iron markers, and COVID-19. Two studies examined treatments to improve specific aspects of chronic kidney disease management, including daprodustat to address anemia and patiromer to address hyperphosphatemia. One study showed that acetazolamide added to loop diuretics increased diuresis in acute decompensated heart failure across a wide range of renal function...

We present the case of a 74-year-old woman with a past medical history (PMH) significant for anxiety, depression, and hypertension who presented to the pulmonary clinic for consultation regarding progressive shortness of breath, which started five months ago after developing COVID-19. Further history-taking revealed that she had been started on nitrofurantoin two months ago for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Her pulmonary function tests (PFTs) demonstrated a moderately restrictive disease. A CT chest was obtained, showing pleural thickening with bilateral pleural-based ground glass opacities...

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to introduce and evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a novel surgical technique, robot-assisted Foley tie ureteric tapering (RAFUT) and reimplantation, specifically designed for intravesical ureteral tapering during pediatric robotic-assisted ureteric reimplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on pediatric patients diagnosed with primary vesicoureteric reflux (VUR), who underwent RAFUT between January 2019 and July 2021...

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Bladder stones, although rare in a healthy bladder, can emerge due to various factors, including obstructions in urinary flow, recurrent infections, and foreign bodies. Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) are known for their potential to migrate from the uterine cavity, leading to unusual complications such as bladder stone formation. CASE PRESENTATION: A 52-year-old woman, previously treated for a complicated urinary tract infection, presented with intermittent lower abdominal pain, dysuria, and hematuria...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic immune-mediated disease that, in addition to the articular involvement, can have extra-articular manifestations. Even though liver damage in RA is not very common, associated autoimmune liver diseases (AILDs) may occur. The most common AILD associated with RA is primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), followed by autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). There are common underlying mechanisms that play a role in the emergence of autoimmunity and inflammation in both rheumatic and autoimmune liver diseases...