2007
Myocyte Apoptosis in Primary Obstructive Megaureters: The Role of Decreased Vascular and Neural Supply
Payabvash S, Kajbafzadeh AM, Tavangar SM, Monajemzadeh M, Sadeghi Z. Myocyte Apoptosis in Primary Obstructive Megaureters: The Role of Decreased Vascular and Neural Supply. Journal Of Urology 2007, 178: 259-264. PMID: 17499782, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.03.054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary obstructive megaureterObstructive megaureterNumber of microvesselsUreteral endingsApoptosis indexVesicoureteral junctionNerve endingsStudy groupMuscular componentNormal controlsMyocyte apoptosisCD31-positive microvesselsCollagen fibersFunctional obstructionNeural supplyUreteral reimplantationPositive microvesselsMicrovessel densityNerve supplyNerve terminalsDefective vascular developmentMegaureterNeural elementsTissue specimensConnective tissue
2006
Endoscopic Treatment of Vesicovasal and Vesicoureteral Reflux in Infants With Persisting Mesonephric Duct
Kajbafzadeh AM, Payabvash S. Endoscopic Treatment of Vesicovasal and Vesicoureteral Reflux in Infants With Persisting Mesonephric Duct. Journal Of Urology 2006, 176: 2657-2662. PMID: 17085187, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2006.08.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMesonephric ductEndoscopic treatmentVesicoureteral refluxAnorectal malformationsProximal prostatic urethraFirst-line therapyIpsilateral renal agenesisHigh anorectal malformationInvasive endoscopic approachInitial colostomyRecurrent sepsisMean followupProphylactic antibioticsInfants 2Line therapyUrological evaluationBladder neckGeneral anesthesiaSurgical interventionFurther episodesMale infantPoor feedingRenal agenesisAnorectal anomaliesBlood culturesSmooth Muscle Cell Apoptosis and Defective Neural Development in Congenital Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
Kajbafzadeh AM, Payabvash S, Salmasi AH, Monajemzadeh M, Tavangar SM. Smooth Muscle Cell Apoptosis and Defective Neural Development in Congenital Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction. Journal Of Urology 2006, 176: 718-723. PMID: 16813927, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2006.03.041.Peer-Reviewed Original Research