Double J or JJ ureteral catheters are used for various indications. If forgotten or neglected, they can undergo physical changes leading to degradation, calcification or encrustation. We are reporting a case of spontaneous rupture and calcification of a neglected double J uretera...
We report an unusual case of a retain needle caused by an accident while using a pneumatic brad nailer. A 24 year-old man, professional carpenter, without any past medical history, presented in the emergency department with a “needle in his penis”. The patient reports that a need...
Introduction: Varicocele is a physical abnormality in men commonly seen between puberty and 40 years of age. Most are bilateral but when it occurs unilaterally, it’s mostly left sided. Varicocele can lead to failure of testicular growth, scrotal pain, scrotal swelling and inferti...
Although urolithiasis has many treatment options, every treatment has its own complications. In this case report, we discuss about a 36yr old female who was being treated for lower calyx stone by retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) technique and developed hydroperitoneum post pr...
Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms [LUTS] due to prostatic diseases using the bother question of the IPSS. And also, to determine factors that may be associated with poor quality of life among the patients. S...
Aims: To determine factors associated with improved semen characteristics post microsurgical sub-inguinal varicocelectomy. Study Design: An interventional study design Place and Duration of Study: Department of Surgery (Urology Unit), Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Ghana, betwee...
Background: Transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy (TRUSBx) is a common urological procedure and quinolones has been widely used as a prophylactic antibiotic. However, controversies arise as there is increased incidence of quinolones resistance and side effect associated w...
Aims: Videogaming has been shown to have a positive effect on hand-eye co-ordination, improve visuo-spatial ability and improve cognitive flexibility. However, the majority of the literature examining the subject utilise gaming consoles where physical controllers are used to dict...
Background and Objective: Overactive bladder (OAB) is one of the most frequent reason for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in both genders, and is associated with significant impact on quality of life. Antimuscarinic agents represent the cornerstone of pharmacological manageme...
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the anti-tumour potentials of Punica granatum (Pomegranate) seed in testosterone-induced Benign Prostate Hyperplastic Wistar albino Rats. Study Design: This study is an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The experimental aspe...