2002
The “Long Snodgrass”: Applying the Tubularized Incised Plate Urethroplasty to Penoscrotal Hypospadias in 1-stage Or 2-stage Repairs
PALMER L, PALMER J, FRANCO I, FRIEDMAN S, KOLLIGIAN M, GILL B, LEVITT S. The “Long Snodgrass”: Applying the Tubularized Incised Plate Urethroplasty to Penoscrotal Hypospadias in 1-stage Or 2-stage Repairs. Journal Of Urology 2002, 168: 1748-1750. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-200210020-00023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrethral platePenoscrotal hypospadiasPrimary repairPlate urethroplastySkin flapsLong-term complicationsThiersch-Duplay urethroplastyDorsal prepucePinpoint fistulaComplication ratePatients 19Term complicationsMeatal stenosisDistal hypospadiasSurgical modificationsHypospadias repairAbstract PurposeUrethral stentUrethroplastyThiersch-Duplay repairHypospadiasReported experienceComplicationsFistulaNeourethra
1999
SUPPRESSION OF RENAL INFLAMMATION WITH VITAMINS A AND E IN ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATS
BENNETT R, MAZZACCARO R, CHOPRA N, MELMAN A, FRANCO I. SUPPRESSION OF RENAL INFLAMMATION WITH VITAMINS A AND E IN ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATS. Journal Of Urology 1999, 161: 1681-1684.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199905000-00089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsAscending pyelonephritisPyelonephritic ratsVitamin ADevelopment of inflammationAnti-inflammatory drugsBladder inoculationReflux nephropathyRenal inflammationAntibiotic therapyDay regimenKidney inflammationMedical managementAntibiotic treatmentE supplementationHistopathologic inflammationUntreated ratsAdult ratsTreatment groupsAbstract PurposePyelonephritisAnimal modelsInflammationDiet supplementationRats
1998
THE PRUNE-BELLY SYNDROME
FURNESS P, CHENG E, FRANCO I, FIRLIT C. THE PRUNE-BELLY SYNDROME. Journal Of Urology 1998, 160: 1195-1197.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199809020-00066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrune belly syndromeAbdominal wall reconstructionFascial incisionPeritoneal cavityWall reconstructionTenckhoff catheter placementPatients 9 monthsIntra-abdominal proceduresAbdominal wall laxityAge 2.5 yearsFowler-Stephens orchiopexyTechnique of reconstructionReduction cystoplastyConcomitant proceduresUrachal diverticulumCatheter placementCosmetic resultsFunctional statusArea of repairDurable resultsExtraperitoneal procedureAbdominal wallAbstract PurposeAnatomical advantagesPlication technique