Antioxidants in Andrology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41396
Giancarlo Balercia, Loredana Gandini, Andrea Lenzi, Francesco, editors Lombardo, editors.
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Springer
, 2017.
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This book focuses on the use of various molecules with antioxidant properties in the treatment of major male genital tract disorders, especially male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and accessory gland infection. The coverage also includes discussion of pathophysiology, the molecular basis of male infertility, and the rationale for use of antioxidants, with particular attention to coenzyme Q10 and carnitine. Oxidative stress occurs when the production of reactive oxygen species, including fr…
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- Balercia, Giancarlo
- Gandini, Loredana
- Lenzi, Andrea
- Lombardo, Francesco
- Responsibility
- Giancarlo Balercia, Loredana Gandini, Andrea Lenzi, Francesco, editors Lombardo, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (vii, 79 pages) : 7 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Trends in andrology and sexual medicine
- ISBN
- 9783319417493
- 9783319417479 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2367-0088
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Andrology
- Antioxidants - pharmacology
- Antioxidants - therapeutic use
- Genital Diseases, Male - drug therapy
- Infertility, Male - drug therapy
- Oxidative Stress - physiology
- Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - drug therapy
- Carnitine - physiology
- Ubiquinone - analogs & derivatives
- Abstract
- This book focuses on the use of various molecules with antioxidant properties in the treatment of major male genital tract disorders, especially male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and accessory gland infection. The coverage also includes discussion of pathophysiology, the molecular basis of male infertility, and the rationale for use of antioxidants, with particular attention to coenzyme Q10 and carnitine. Oxidative stress occurs when the production of reactive oxygen species, including free radicals, exceeds the body's natural antioxidant defences, leading to cellular damage. Oxidative stress is present in about half of all infertile men, and reactive oxygen species can produce infertility both by damaging the sperm membrane, with consequences for sperm motility, and by altering the sperm DNA. There is consequently a clear rationale for the use of antioxidant treatments within andrology, and various in vitro and in vivo studies have indicated that many antioxidants indeed have beneficial impacts. In providing a detailed and up-to-date overview of the subject, this book will be of interest to both practitioners and researchers in andrology, endocrinology, and urology.
- Contents
- 1. Free Radicals in Andrology -- 2. Biochemistry of Coenzyme Q10 -- 3. Carnitine in Male Infertility -- 4. Coenzyme Q10 in Male Infertility -- 5. Antioxidants in Male Accessory Gland Infection -- 6. Antioxidants in Male Sexual Dysfunctions.
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Atlas of Human Semen Examination
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45615
Donatella Paoli, Francesco Lombardo, Andrea Lenzi.
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This atlas provides valuable information on crucial aspects of sperm examination as well numerous meaningful color illustrations. It discusses successful evaluation of the sperm morphology and the cellular elements other than spermatozoa, enabling readers to unambiguously interpret seminal cytologic images and compare reports for diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic purposes. With its extensive collection of colored images, the book is intended as a reference resource for students and technic…
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- Paoli, Donatella
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- Lombardo, Francesco
- Lenzi, Andrea
- Responsibility
- Donatella Paoli, Francesco Lombardo, Andrea Lenzi
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (vii, 106 p.) : 172 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Trends in andrology and sexual medicine
- ISBN
- 9783030399986
- 9783030399979 (Print ed.)
- 9783030399993 (Print ed.)
- 9783030400002 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2367-0088
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cytodiagnosis
- Cytological Techniques
- Microscopy - methods
- Spermatozoa - ultrastructure
- Specialty
- Men's Health
- Microscopy
- Reproductive Medicine
- Abstract
- This atlas provides valuable information on crucial aspects of sperm examination as well numerous meaningful color illustrations. It discusses successful evaluation of the sperm morphology and the cellular elements other than spermatozoa, enabling readers to unambiguously interpret seminal cytologic images and compare reports for diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic purposes. With its extensive collection of colored images, the book is intended as a reference resource for students and technicians in the field of andrology as well as practitioners and clinicians in andrology, urology, pathology, IVF and other ART programs.
- Contents
- Introduction -- Human Semen Examination -- 1. Notes on Human Spermatogenesis -- 2. Morphological Structure of the Spermatozoon -- 3. Non-sperm Cellular Components of the Seminal Fluid -- 3.1 Elements from the Spermatogenesis Process -- 4. Morphological Study of the Seminal Fluid -- 4.1 Preparation of Semen Smears -- 4.2 Staining Techniques -- 5. Chromatin Aspect -- 5.1 Chromatin Organization in Human Sperm -- Further Reading -- Image Gallery: Sperm Morphology -- Image Gallery: Non-Sperm Cellular Components -- Image Gallery: Chromatin Integrity -- Image Gallery: Morphological Evaluation of Sperm Heads with Fragmented DNA, Using Both Transmitted (Bright Field) and Reflected (Dark Field) Light; Every Picture is Shown in Three Different Light Condition.
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- e-Book
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- Atlas
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- Online
Cultural Differences and the Practice of Sexual Medicine : A Guide for Sexual Health Practitioners
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44837
David L. Rowland, Emmanuele A. Jannini, editors.
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, c2020.
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The aim of this book is twofold: to promote an awareness of cultural differences in connection with sexual medicine among health care providers, and to demonstrate how such differences are relevant to the care and treatment of patients with sexual issues. Individual sexuality represents the cumulative effects of biological, psychological, and cultural influences. Yet much of the study of sexuality—including issues ranging from sexual identity to sexual response—has been conducted through a West…
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- Rowland, David L.
- Jannini, Emmanuele A.
- Responsibility
- David L. Rowland, Emmanuele A. Jannini, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xii, 347 p.) : 25 illus., 10 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Trends in andrology and sexual medicine
- ISBN
- 9783030362225
- 9783030362218 (Print ed.)
- 9783030362232 (Print ed.)
- 9783030362249 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2367-0088
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cultural Characteristics
- Cultural Diversity
- Gender Identity
- Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Specialty
- Sexual Health
- Abstract
- The aim of this book is twofold: to promote an awareness of cultural differences in connection with sexual medicine among health care providers, and to demonstrate how such differences are relevant to the care and treatment of patients with sexual issues. Individual sexuality represents the cumulative effects of biological, psychological, and cultural influences. Yet much of the study of sexuality—including issues ranging from sexual identity to sexual response—has been conducted through a Western lens. Although a substantial body of work in anthropology has taken up the study of human sexuality from a cross-cultural perspective, two points are notable. First, this work seldom crosses the desks of medical and psychological health practitioners, and second, the relevance of specific cultural differences is rarely apparent to the typical sexual health practitioner. To address this situation, this book adopts a global perspective, focusing on how cultural practices and values can impact health care, treatment, and outcomes. In this regard, it covers three broad domains: Sexual Identity and Orientation; Sexual Response and Dysfunction; and Sexual Diversity. Each chapter consists of two parts: a general description of the relevant issues, and a discussion of how these issues can be relevant to clinical practice. The book offers a valuable, practical tool for specialists in sexual medicine and sexual psychology, for sexual healthcare givers, and for sexological researchers who want to better serve their patients by developing an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences, and by providing a framework for dealing with issues of sexuality and sexual health that takes cultural values into consideration, while adhering to best practices in patient care.
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- Part I: Introduction -- Culture and Practice: Identifying the Issues -- Role of Medical Anthropology in Understanding Cultural Differences in Sexuality -- Part II: Sexual Issues, Identity, and Challenges -- Socio-cultural Perspectives, Challenges, and Approaches to Sexual Health in the Indian Subcontinent -- Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexuality from a Cross-Cultural Perspective -- Transcultural Homo- and Trans-Phobia -- Impact of Chinese Traditional Culture on Sexuality -- Sexual Fluidity Behind Culture -- Part III: Dealing with Sexual Issues -- Middle East Cultural Challenges and the Treatment of Sexual Problems in Men -- Central Asian Challenges in Sexual Issues -- Western, Asian, and Middle Eastern Societies’ Cultural Attitudes and Barriers Impacting the Management of Sexual Health Care -- Latin American and Latina/Latino Issues in Sexual Health -- Cultural Issues Impacting the Acceptance of Psychosexual Therapy -- Normal or Normative? Italian Medical Experts' Discourses on Sexual Ageing in the Viagra era -- Part IV: Sexual Differences and Cultural Variation -- Pleasure, Orgasm, and Sexual Mutilations in Different Cultural Settings -- Disposition and Treatment of Paraphilia in Non-Western Cultures -- Disability and Sexuality -- Sexual Surgery through the Ages, in Varying Cultures -- Pornography Use: What Do Cross-Cultural Patterns Tell Us? -- Cross Cultural Research: Opportunities and Strategies for Discovery.
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Female and Male Contraception
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat46897
Maria Cristina Meriggiola, Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson.
Springer
, 2021.
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- Maria Cristina Meriggiola, Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson
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- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (ix, 460 pages) : illustrations
- Series Title
- Trends in andrology and sexual medicine
- ISBN
- 9783030709327
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Family Practice
- Endocrinology
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- e-Book
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- Online
Klinefelter’s Syndrome : From a Disabling Condition to a Variant of Normalcy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45482
Andrea Garolla, Giovanni Corona, editors.
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, c2020.
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This book presents the latest insights into all the critical aspects of Klinefelter’s Syndrome, in order to promote a more homogeneous a medical approach to this condition, leading to better and more “evidence-based” support, and improving patient satisfaction. It offers physicians and all health professionals involved in treating these patients (andrologists, pediatricians, endocrinologists, psychologists) a comprehensive overview and a useful tool for their daily clinical practice.
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- Garolla, Andrea
- Corona, Giovanni
- Responsibility
- Andrea Garolla, Giovanni Corona, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 232 p.) : 10 illus., 6 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Trends in andrology and sexual medicine
- ISBN
- 9783030514105
- 9783030514099 (Print ed.)
- 9783030514112 (Print ed.)
- 9783030514129 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2367-0088
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Specialty
- Endocrinology
- Men's Health
- Reproductive Medicine
- Abstract
- This book presents the latest insights into all the critical aspects of Klinefelter’s Syndrome, in order to promote a more homogeneous a medical approach to this condition, leading to better and more “evidence-based” support, and improving patient satisfaction. It offers physicians and all health professionals involved in treating these patients (andrologists, pediatricians, endocrinologists, psychologists) a comprehensive overview and a useful tool for their daily clinical practice.
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- 1. Introduction: From a Disabling Condition to a Variant of Normalcy -- 2. Epidemiology of an Underdiagnosed Syndrome -- 3. Causes of Extra Chromosome(s) -- 4. Different Karyotypes, Same Disease? -- 5. Genetic and Epigenetic Aspects of the Supernumerary X Chromosome -- 6. Prenatal Counselling and Management in the Early Neonatal Period -- 7. Early Developmental Pathways and Communication Good Practices -- 8. The Diagnosis of Klinefelter Syndrome at Prepubertal Age -- 9. The Pediatric Management of Klinefelter Syndrome: What to Do and When from Infancy to Puberty -- 10. Klinefelter Syndrome: From a Disabling Condition to a Variant of Normalcy: Neuropsychiatric Aspects -- 11. Testicular Development -- 12. The Klinefelter Puberty -- 13. Genetic of Gametes -- 14. Phenotype of the Adulthood -- 15. Hypothalamic–Pituitary Axis Function -- 16. Klinefelter Syndrome: The Altered Bone -- 17. Obesity: The Rule or Not -- 18. Lipids and Glucose Metabolism -- 19. Klinefelter Syndrome: Cardiovascular Characteristics -- 20. The Thyroid Function -- 21. Oncological Problems -- 22. Fertility Preservation -- 23. Fertility Versus Infertility -- 24. Psychological Features -- 25. Sexual Function -- 26. Testosterone Treatment in Male Patients with Klinefelter’s Syndrome.
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- e-Book
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Male Osteoporosis : Gender Differences in Pathophysiology, Clinical Aspects, Diagnosis and Treatment
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45413
Alberto Ferlin, Silvia Migliaccio, editors.
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, c2020.
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This book represents a comprehensive, clinically oriented text covering all aspects of male osteoporosis, from the basic concepts of bone physiology and regulation of bone remodeling in men, the causes and pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for the most frequent causes of osteoporosis, to diagnostic and screening protocols, as well as prevention and treatment approaches. It offers a broad overview of male osteoporosis by specialists involved in research and clinical practice and discusse…
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- Ferlin, Alberto
- Migliaccio, Silvia
- Responsibility
- Alberto Ferlin, Silvia Migliaccio, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (viii, 224 p.) : 20 illus., 14 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Trends in andrology and sexual medicine
- ISBN
- 9783319963761
- 9783319963754 (Print ed.)
- 9783319963778 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2367-0088
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bone and Bones - physiopathology
- Men
- Osteoporosis - etiology
- Osteoporosis - therapy
- Risk Factors
- Sex Factors
- Specialty
- Endocrinology
- Men's Health
- Osteology
- Abstract
- This book represents a comprehensive, clinically oriented text covering all aspects of male osteoporosis, from the basic concepts of bone physiology and regulation of bone remodeling in men, the causes and pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for the most frequent causes of osteoporosis, to diagnostic and screening protocols, as well as prevention and treatment approaches. It offers a broad overview of male osteoporosis by specialists involved in research and clinical practice and discusses the practical issues encountered. Filling a gap in the literature, this volume is a valuable resource for general practitioners, clinical endocrinologists, geriatricians and experts in osteoporosis.
- Contents
- Part I. Introductory Remarks -- 1. Introduction: Gender Differences in Osteoporosis: From Research to Treatment -- 2. Anatomy and Histology of Male Skeletal Tissue: Gender Differences -- 3. Physiology of Bone Mass Acquisition and Pathophysiology of Bone Mass Loss: Gender Differences -- 4. Male Osteoporosis and Imaging -- Part II. Causes and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis in Men -- 5. Introduction: Causes and Risk Factors for Male Osteoporosis -- 6. Estrogens and Male Osteoporosis -- 7. Vitamin D and Male Osteoporosis -- 8. Testicular Function and Skeletal Alterations -- 9. Osteoporosis in Klinefelter Syndrome -- 10. Lifestyle and Osteoporosis Risk in Men (Physical Activity, Diet, Alcohol Abuse) -- 11. Drug-Induced Male Osteoporosis -- 12. Obesity and Male Osteoporosis: Protective Factor? -- 13. HIV and Osteoporosis -- 14. Cardiovascular Risk and Osteoporosis: Is There a Link? -- 15. Osteoporosis: May Doping Cause It? -- Part III. Treatment of Male Osteoporosis -- 16. Androgen Therapy -- 17. Pharmacological Therapy -- 18. Femur Fragility Fracture in Men and Surgical Therapy Risks -- 19. Principles of Rehabilitation in Male Osteoporosis -- Conclusive Remarks.
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- e-Book
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Sexual Dysfunctions in Mentally Ill Patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42680
Emmanuele A. Jannini, Alberto Siracusano, editors.
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, c2018.
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This book addresses the fundamental importance of the proper assessment and treatment of sexual disorders in patients with mental disorders with regard to their treatment outcomes and adherence to therapies. In fact, patients with mental disorders often suffer from sexual dysfunctions and in many cases, pharmacological treatment causes sexual-dysfunction side-effects. However, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders and psychotic disorders are often also characterized by sexu…
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- Jannini, Emmanuele A.
- Siracusano, Alberto
- Responsibility
- Emmanuele A. Jannini, Alberto Siracusano, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (vi, 262 p.) : 9 illus., 6 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Trends in andrology and sexual medicine
- ISBN
- 9783319683065
- 9783319683058 (print ed.)
- 9783319683072 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2367-0088
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mentally Ill Persons
- Sexuality
- Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Sexual Health
- Abstract
- This book addresses the fundamental importance of the proper assessment and treatment of sexual disorders in patients with mental disorders with regard to their treatment outcomes and adherence to therapies. In fact, patients with mental disorders often suffer from sexual dysfunctions and in many cases, pharmacological treatment causes sexual-dysfunction side-effects. However, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders and psychotic disorders are often also characterized by sexual symptoms that have a profound impact on sexual function. The psychopathology of sexual behavior investigates deficits in the mind-body relationship that are expressed through sexual symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, orgasmic disorders, or lack of sexual desire. These symptoms can be considered both prodromal and as a consequence of psychological or psychiatric suffering. Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts, this book offers a valuable guide for psychiatrists, andrologists, gynecologists and psychologists.
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- Epidemiology of Sexual Dysfunctions in Persons Suffering from Psychiatric Disorders -- Experimental Models in Sexual Medicine -- Psychometry in Sexual medicine -- Diagnosis of Sexual Dysfunctions in Psychiatric Population. Lights and Shadows of DSM 5 Taxonomy of Sexual Disorders -- Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychoses and Antipsychotics Drugs -- Sexual Dysfunctions and Mood and Anxiety Disorders -- Sexual Dysfunctions and Eating Disorder -- Sexual Dysfunctions and Obesity -- Sexual Dysfunctions and Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders -- Trauma Related Disorders: Sexually Abused and Psychiatric Comorbidities -- Sexual Dysfunctions and Adults ADHD -- Paraphilia/Paraphilic Disorders -- Sexual Assistance for People Affected by Intellectual Disabilities -- Sexual Dysfunctions in the Internet Era.
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- e-Book
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Ultrasound of the Testis for the Andrologist : Morphological and Functional Atlas
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Andrea M. Isidori, Andrea Lenzi.
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, c2017.
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This book presents a comprehensive study of scrotal ultrasound, helping readers cope with the growing number of pathology pictures revealed by accurate ultrasound examinations, and highlighting the novel applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and elastography. This unique reference guide to scrotal ultrasonography draws on the accumulated expertise of the Experimental Medicine Department at Sapienza University, where the andrological ultrasonography unit has performed over 10,000 tes…
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- Isidori, Andrea M.
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- Lenzi, Andrea
- Responsibility
- Andrea M. Isidori, Andrea Lenzi
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2017
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 270 pages) : 316 illus., 229 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Trends in andrology and sexual medicine
- ISBN
- 9783319518268
- 9783319518251 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2367-0088
- 2367-0096 (e)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Genital Diseases, Male - diagnosis
- Testis - diagnostic imaging
- Testis - pathology
- Ultrasonography
- Abstract
- This book presents a comprehensive study of scrotal ultrasound, helping readers cope with the growing number of pathology pictures revealed by accurate ultrasound examinations, and highlighting the novel applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and elastography. This unique reference guide to scrotal ultrasonography draws on the accumulated expertise of the Experimental Medicine Department at Sapienza University, where the andrological ultrasonography unit has performed over 10,000 testicular ultrasound examinations for various conditions and explored experimental new imaging techniques. This core experience has been enriched by insightful contributions from several international experts to form one of the most comprehensive collections of ultrasound images, many in full color, of scrotal pathology in the world. The book's emphasis on functional interpretation of the images, supplemented by clinical data, make it a unique tool for clinical management. This approach is intended to increasingly familiarize clinicians with the potentials of ultrasonography, from the basics to the most advanced approaches, so as to encourage them to incorporate this examination as a central component of the diagnostic pathway.
- Contents
- 1. Scrotal and Testicular Anatomy -- 2. Non-Neoplastic Intratesticular Lesions -- 3. Neoplastic Intratesticular Lesions -- 4. Extratesticular Lesions -- 5. Acute Scrotum -- 6. Testicular Varicocele -- 7. Cryptorchidism, Pubertal Development, Hypogonadism and Other Conditions -- 8. Advanced Ultrasonographic Techniques
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- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Atlas
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- Online
