Renal carbuncle: diagnosis and management

Six cases of renal carbuncle are presented. Nonstaphylococcal carbuncles now greatly outnumber those of staphylococcal origin. Diagnostic modalities are discussed. No radiologic or laboratory investigation is specific, but the diagnosis should be suspected in most cases if adequate attention is given the patient's signs and symptoms. Surgical treatment is recommended.

Urological disability in quadriplegia: a study of treatment and follow-up in 92 patients

The urological aspects of a series of 92 quadriplegic patients are presented. The types of operations done to relieve outlet obstruction and the long-term follow-up with particular emphasis upon the urographic findings and the incidence of pyelonephritis are described and discussed.

Further observations on the cystometric and uroflowmetric effects of bethanechol chloride on the human bladder

We evaluated the cystometric and uroflowmetric effects of bethanechol chloride on non-neurogenic, non-decompensated human bladders. Statistically significant changes were measured using cystometric and uroflowmetric parameters. We discuss the indications and methods for therapy with bethanechol chloride.

The use of prophylactic low dose heparin in transurethral prostatectomy

Low dose heparin prophylaxis has proved effective in reducing postoperative thromboembolic complications in a series combining multiple types of surgical procedures. Our series comfirms its safety for transurethral operations. We recommend its use in patients with predisposing factors to thromboembolic complications.