Prostate Cancer & BPHArchives
Pelvic floor rehabilitation before radical prostatectomy: a systematic review
Prostate Cancer & BPH 4 min.
The prostate is a gland of the reproductive system that produces part of the semen [1]. When there is cancer, the symptoms can be characterized by urinary issues such as decreased stream caliber or interrupted urine flow; increased frequency of urination and others [1]. In Spain, prostate cancer is expected...
Serum neopterin and kynurenine as predictive and prognostic biomarkers in prostate cancer: the role of dietary inflammatory index and biomarker interactions
Prostate Cancer & BPH 6 min.
Prostate cancer (PC) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death in men worldwide [1]. Additionally, an estimated 1.4 million new cases of PC were reported in 2020 [2]. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is the cornerstone of laboratory diagnosis, risk...
Non-invasive MRI-based assessment of reactive stromal grade in prostate cancer using diffusion kurtosis imaging and stretched-exponential model
Prostate Cancer & BPH 5 min.
Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common malignant tumors among men worldwide [1]. In recent years, the incidence of PCa has been increasing annually, partly due to the widespread use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening [2, 3]. Evidence indicates that the 5-year biochemical recurrence-free...
Sigmoidovesical fistula expansion with sepsis following transurethral resection of prostate: a case report
Prostate Cancer & BPH 2 min.
Sigmoidovesical fistula (SVF) is a clinically rare entity, and its precise incidence remains poorly documented [1]. It is characterized by an abnormal communication between the sigmoid colon and the bladder. Etiological studies identify colonic diverticulitis (37.8%), colorectal malignancies (15.4%),...
