2017
Imipramine for refractory daytime incontinence in the pediatric population
Franco I, Arlen AM, Collett-Gardere T, Zelkovic PF. Imipramine for refractory daytime incontinence in the pediatric population. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2017, 14: 58.e1-58.e5. PMID: 29100969, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.08.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesDatabases, FactualDiurnal EnuresisDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansImipramineLower Urinary Tract SymptomsMaleQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeUrinary IncontinenceUrodynamicsConceptsVancouver Symptom ScorePercutaneous tibial nerve stimulationTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulationInternational Children's Continence SocietyLower urinary tractSide effectsAlpha blockersDaytime incontinenceNerve stimulationTreatment responseParasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationNon-selective alpha blockersPartial response groupTreat response rateSubsequent clinic visitsTibial nerve stimulationElectrical nerve stimulationAdditional treatment modalitiesComplete treatment responseHalf of childrenYears of ageBowel programRefractory incontinenceUrology referralClinic visits
2016
Can a quantitative means be used to predict flow patterns: Agreement between visual inspection vs. flow index derived flow patterns
Franco I, Franco J, Lee YS, Choi EK, Han SW. Can a quantitative means be used to predict flow patterns: Agreement between visual inspection vs. flow index derived flow patterns. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2016, 12: 218.e1-218.e8. PMID: 27427298, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2016.05.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCan a simple question predict prolonged uroflow lag times in children?
Franco I, Grantham EC, Cubillos J, Franco J, Collett-Gardere T, Zelkovic P. Can a simple question predict prolonged uroflow lag times in children? Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2016, 12: 157.e1-157.e8. PMID: 26875871, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2015.12.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder neck dysfunctionNeck dysfunctionAutonomic dysfunctionPsychiatric problemsPrevalence of dizzinessTilt table testingBlood pressure dropFamily membersExperienced syncopeUroflowmetry findingsBladder dysfunctionInstitute Review BoardMale patientsMedian ageFemale patientsQuestionnaire groupDizzinessNew patientsPsychiatric historyNeuropsychiatric problemsPatientsDysfunctionUrology officeReliable markerSignificant association
2000
ORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDREN
FRANCO I. ORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDREN. Journal Of Urology 2000, 164: 1074-1075. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)67254-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtensive condylomata acuminataFirst-line therapyPeptic ulcer diseaseHistamine receptor antagonistsTreatment of wartsUse of anesthesiaCimetidine dailyResultsAll patientsHerpes zosterLine therapyOral cimetidineAdjunctive treatmentMucocutaneous candidiasisUlcer diseaseCondylomata acuminataHerpes simplexImmunomodulatory effectsReceptor antagonistPrimary treatmentGenital areaHigh dosesCaustic agentsMultiple proceduresCimetidineMost wartsORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDREN
FRANCO I. ORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDREN. Journal Of Urology 2000, 164: 1074-1075. PMID: 10958744, DOI: 10.1097/00005392-200009020-00038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment of mucocutaneous candidiasisFree of condylomaTreated 4 childrenTreatment of condylomaDoses of cimetidineHistamine receptor antagonistsTreatment of wartsTreat peptic ulcer diseasePeptic ulcer diseaseMucocutaneous candidiasisOral cimetidineDivided dosesReceptor antagonistCondylomata acuminataHerpes simplexHerpes zosterPrimary treatmentAdjunctive treatmentGenital areaImmunomodulatory effectsPerigenital areaUlcer diseaseCimetidineCondylomaNo treatmentRECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS AND GENITOURINARY TRACT ABNORMALITIES IN THE IMERSLUND-GRASBECK SYNDROME
Sandoval C, Bolten P, Franco I, Freeman S, Jayabose S. RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS AND GENITOURINARY TRACT ABNORMALITIES IN THE IMERSLUND-GRASBECK SYNDROME. Pediatric Hematology And Oncology 2000, 17: 331-334. PMID: 10845232, DOI: 10.1080/088800100276325.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionRecurrent urinary tract infectionsTract infectionsSchilling testImerslund-Grasbeck syndromePostvoid residual urineRadioactive vitamin B12Genitourinary tract abnormalitiesImerslund-Gräsbeck syndromeIncomplete bladderResidual urineAbdominal ultrasoundDistal urethraTract abnormalitiesUrinary excretionGenitourinary tractRadiological examinationPatientsMeatal openingGenitourinary abnormalitiesVitamin B12InfectionBladderSyndromeAbnormalities
1999
IBUPROFEN COMBINED WITH ANTIBIOTICS SUPPRESSES RENAL SCARRING DUE TO ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATS
HUANG A, PALMER L, HOM D, ANDERSON A, KUSHNER L, FRANCO I. IBUPROFEN COMBINED WITH ANTIBIOTICS SUPPRESSES RENAL SCARRING DUE TO ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATS. Journal Of Urology 1999, 162: 1396-1398. PMID: 10492222, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)68319-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmediate antibiotic therapyRenal scarringAntibiotic therapyAcute pyelonephritisNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agentsRenal scar formationAnti-inflammatory agentsBladder of ratsSterile phosphate-buffered salineGroups of animalsAscending pyelonephritisCombined antibioticsRat modelPyelonephritisScar formationScarringAddition of ibuprofenAdditional groupTherapyRatsPhosphate-buffered salineAntibioticsTreatmentBladderSame treatmentSUPPRESSION 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. PMID: 10210439, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)69004-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsAscending pyelonephritisPyelonephritic ratsVitamin ADevelopment of inflammationAnti-inflammatory drugsBladder inoculationReflux nephropathyRenal inflammationAntibiotic therapyDay regimenKidney inflammationMedical managementAntibiotic treatmentE supplementationHistopathologic inflammationUntreated ratsAdult ratsTreatment groupsPyelonephritisAnimal modelsInflammationDiet supplementationRatsVitamin
1996
Is contralateral exploration of the kidney necessary in patients with Wilms tumor?
Kessler O, Franco I, Jayabose S, Reda E, Levitt S, Brock W. Is contralateral exploration of the kidney necessary in patients with Wilms tumor? Journal Of Urology 1996, 156: 693-5. PMID: 8683762, DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199608001-00034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContralateral kidneyModern imaging techniquesWilms tumorExcretory urographyPreoperative radiological findingsMajor postoperative complicationsSmall bowel obstructionYears of followupPreoperative radiological investigationsPreoperative excretory urographyBilateral Wilms tumorMagnetic resonance imagingRenal explorationBowel obstructionExplorative laparotomyPatients 15Postoperative complicationsContralateral explorationOperative explorationRadiological findingsSurgical explorationRadiological investigationsMedical CenterAdditional pathological conditionsImaging techniques
1995
Selective Sacral Rhizotomy for the Management of Neurogenic Bladders in Spina Bifida Patients
Schneidau T, Franco I, Zebold K, Kaplan W. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy for the Management of Neurogenic Bladders in Spina Bifida Patients. Journal Of Urology 1995, 154: 766-768.. PMID: 7609174, DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199508000-00116.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Endoscopic management of bladder calculi following augmentation cystoplasty
Palmer L, Franco I, Reda E, Kogan S, Levitt S. Endoscopic management of bladder calculi following augmentation cystoplasty. Urology 1994, 44: 902-904. PMID: 7985320, DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(94)80179-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAugmentation cystoplastyOpen vesicolithotomyBladder calculiEndoscopic approachBladder of childrenComplete stone extractionSingle endoscopic treatmentReconstructed bladder neckLarge stone burdenBladder neckEndoscopic treatmentVoiding patternEndoscopic managementStone burdenStone extractionElectrohydraulic lithotripsyCystoplastyVesicolithotomyPatientsPrevalent problemChildrenComplicationsStrictureOptimal renal preservation with timely percutaneous intervention: a changing concept in the management of blunt renal trauma in children in the 1990s
GILL B, PALMER L, REDA E, FRANCO I, KOGAN S, LEVITT S. Optimal renal preservation with timely percutaneous intervention: a changing concept in the management of blunt renal trauma in children in the 1990s. BJU International 1994, 74: 370-374. PMID: 7953270, DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1994.tb16629.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlunt renal traumaGrade II injuriesRenal traumaRenal preservationPercutaneous interventionMajor blunt renal injuriesBlunt renal injuriesMajor blunt injuriesMajor renal lacerationsResults of treatmentRenal lacerationsConservative therapyConservative managementRenal injuryBlunt injuryPercutaneous drainageSignificant morbidityPedicle injurySecondary complicationsGrade IIIRenal lossComplete resolutionPartial nephrectomyTreatment recommendationsGrade IThe Importance of Catheter Size in the Achievement of Urinary Continence in Patients Undergoing a Young-Dees-Leadbetter Procedure
Franco I, Kolligian M, Reda E, Levitt S. The Importance of Catheter Size in the Achievement of Urinary Continence in Patients Undergoing a Young-Dees-Leadbetter Procedure. Journal Of Urology 1994, 152: 710-712. PMID: 8022001, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)32687-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung-DeesLeadbetter procedureUrinary continenceAverage patient ageUrinary tract reconstructionContinent dayDiurnal continencePatients 25Bladder capacityNocturnal continencePatient ageUrinary incontinenceAugmentation cystoplastyTract reconstructionContinencePatientsCatheter sizeTubularizationFollowupCatheterAgeAugment capacityIncontinenceCystoplastyVoiding
1993
Urolithiasis in Children Following Augmentation Cystoplasty
Palmer L, Franco I, Kogan S, Reda E, Gill B, Levitt S. Urolithiasis in Children Following Augmentation Cystoplasty. Journal Of Urology 1993, 150: 726-729. PMID: 8326634, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)35598-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAugmentation cystoplastyUrinary tract infectionSignificant risk factorsUpper tract calculiMajority of casesTract infectionsMedian intervalBladder calculiRisk factorsAbsorbable staplesCystoplastyLower tractYoung adultsIntestinal mucusAmmonium urateUrinary calculiChildrenCalculi compositionHypocitraturiaComplicationsSurgeryUrolithiasisInfectionTractMorphological 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 vacuolizationUreterGenitourinary Malformations Associated with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Franco I, Kogan S, Fisher J, Rifkinson-Mann S, Reda E, Levitt S, Roseman B. Genitourinary Malformations Associated with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. Journal Of Urology 1993, 149: 1119-1121. PMID: 8483226, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36313-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorpus callosumGenitourinary abnormalitiesUndescended testisInfrequent congenital anomalyMidline cranial defectsRenal ultrasound studiesPatients 18Male patientsPhysical examinationHypothalamic insufficiencyRenal anomaliesCongenital anomaliesBladder abnormalitiesUltrasound studyHigh incidenceAgenesisCallosumAbnormalitiesNormal populationSkeletal abnormalitiesAxis testingPatientsCranial defectsTestisBladder
1992
Selective Sacral Rhizotomy in Children with High Pressure Neurogenic Bladders: Preliminary Results
Franco I, Storrs B, Firlit C, Zebold K, Richards I, Kaplan W. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy in Children with High Pressure Neurogenic Bladders: Preliminary Results. Journal Of Urology 1992, 148: 648-650. PMID: 1640538, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36681-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-pressure neurogenic bladderSelective sacral rhizotomySacral rhizotomyNeurogenic bladderUrinary diversionSelective rhizotomyBladder capacity increasesIncontinent of urineUninhibited bladder contractionsLower extremity spasticityUrodynamic followupBladder capacityBladder contractionsPostoperative followupBladder functionMyelodysplastic patientsPatient ageCystometric studiesFurther followupPatients 4Sacral rootsBladder augmentationNerve rootsStool continenceWater cystometry
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