1993
Morphological and Physiological Changes in the Urinary Tract Associated With Ureteral Dilation and Ureteropyeloscopy: An Experimental Study
Schwalb D, Eshghi M, Ian M, Franco I. Morphological and Physiological Changes in the Urinary Tract Associated With Ureteral Dilation and Ureteropyeloscopy: An Experimental Study. Journal Of Urology 1993, 149: 1576-1585. PMID: 8501816, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36456-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal pelvic pressureUreteral dilationPelvic pressureContinuous bladder drainageEnded ureteral catheterUretheral catheterBladder drainageMucosal bleedingRenal histologyColumnar metaplasiaRadiographic evidenceNephrostomy catheterSubmucosal edemaFocal scarringRenoureteral unitsRenal pelvisExtensive scarringUreteral catheterLong-term effectsHg increaseHigh incidenceRigid ureteroscopyHydraulic dilationMarked vacuolizationUreter
1990
Expanding the Role of the Ureteroscope
Schwalb D, Eshghi M, Franco I, Fernandez R, Addonizio J. Expanding the Role of the Ureteroscope. Journal Of Urology 1990, 143: 485-488. PMID: 2106040, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)39997-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1988
Value of proximal diversion and ureteral stenting in management of penetrating ureteral trauma
Franco I, Eshghi M, Schutte H, Park T, Fernandez R, Choudhury M, Addonizio J. Value of proximal diversion and ureteral stenting in management of penetrating ureteral trauma. Urology 1988, 32: 99-102. PMID: 3400148, DOI: 10.1016/0090-4295(88)90306-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal ureteral injuryUreteral injuryUrologic complicationsProximal diversionUreteral traumaDistal ureteral injuriesEarly urologic complicationsNephrostomy tube drainageNew York City hospitalsPercent complication ratePercent of patientsMajor vascular injuryWater-tight closureSimilar beneficial effectsGenerous debridementProximal injuriesUnstented repairTube drainageComplication rateNephrostomy drainageNephrostomy tubeUreteral stentingVascular injuryVascular repairCity Hospital