Faculty Bibliography

Androgen deprivation therapy induces apoptosis and decreases both cell proliferation and angiogenesis in prostate adenocarcinoma. The molecular alterations following androgen ablation translate into unique cytologic features in both primary and metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma. We describe the cytologic appearance of metastatic prostate carcinoma following both surgical castration and androgen deprivation therapy

The technique for the Bellevue Pouch, another continent intestinal reservoir, is described. A large-capacity low-pressure reservoir is created from detubularized ascending colon, cecum, and terminal ileum. Continence is achieved by means of an intussuscepted segment of ileum and a modulating colonic pressure cuff wrapped around it. The operation has been performed on 19 patients, all of whom achieved satisfactory continence. Two patients were converted to free drainage systems at a later date. Average follow-up was twenty-five months

A case is presented of a paraplegic in whom urethro-vasal reflux and scrotal fistula developed. Urodynamics testing showed a hyperreflexic bladder with detrusor-external sphincter dyssynergia

An unusual case of thrombosis in a left retroaortic renal vein is presented. Noninvasive radiologic diagnosis is reviewed

A technique for ureteroileal anastomosis with an antireflux extraluminal seromuscular ureteral tunnel was evaluated in 9 dogs. Evidence will be presented to show that this approach is effective in preventing reflux while preserving the integrity of the renal units

PIP: Vasovasotomy with absorbable intravasal stents and reversible intravasal plugs was evaluated in guinea pigs. The stents were made of either starch, collagen, or polyester. The reversible plugs had removable stainless steel or nylon pins. The starch stents were completely absorbed within 2 weeks, and the collage stents were absorbed within 2 months. Patency of the vasa was confirmed by asogram in both g roups. 9 of 12 animals became azoospermic, on the average, 18 weeks aft er insertion of the stainless steel device. Approximately 33 weeks after removal of the pin, 5 of 9 animals successfully impregnated females. Azoospermia was observed in all 5 animals receiving plugs with nylon pins. 2 of these animals were able to impregnate females about 18 weeks after removal of the nylon pin. Animals receiving intravasal plugs without pins did not become azoospermic, and had an 80% successful breeding rate. A moderate inflammatory reaction of the vasa around the plug was observed