Robotic Cystoprostatectomy with Intracorporeal Ileal conduit Diversion in a Patient with Chronic Schistosomiasis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.04.052
Abstract: We present an interesting case of a patient who initially presented with urinary retention and was subsequently found to have bilateral grade 5 vesicoureteral reflux, a thick and non-compliant bladder, and biopsy proven ova of… read more here.
Keywords: chronic schistosomiasis; ileal conduit; cystoprostatectomy intracorporeal; intracorporeal ileal ... See more keywords
Vascular endothelial growth factor promotes the activation of hepatic stellate cells in chronic schistosomiasis
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DOI: 10.1038/icb.2016.109
Abstract: The activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) is a key event in fibrotic pathogenesis. However, the mechanism involving activation of HSCs in chronic schistosomiasis is not entirely clear. Human HSC LX‐2 and human umbilical vein… read more here.
Keywords: chronic schistosomiasis; schistosomiasis; growth factor; fibrosis ... See more keywords
CD18 controls the development and activation of monocyte-to-macrophage axis during chronic schistosomiasis
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.929552
Abstract: Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by worms of the genus Schistosoma spp. The progression of disease results in intense tissue fibrosis and high mortality rate. After egg deposition by adult worms, the inflammatory… read more here.
Keywords: monocyte; cd18 controls; schistosomiasis; chronic schistosomiasis ... See more keywords