Urological Aspects (Dynamic Bladder and Urethral Function, Urinary Tract Stones and Calcifications) in Patients with Alkaptonuria: A Case Control Study
Abstract:Background The main objective of this study is to evaluate bladder, prostate and proximal urethral dynamic function and also to evaluate urinary tract stones and calcifications in patients with alkaptonuria.Methods Thirty-eight patients were prospectively divided into two groups. Study group (A) involved 17 patients of an average age of 42 years (30–63 years). Control group (B) involved 21 patients of an average age of 37 years (31–62 years). All patients from the two groups underwent uroflowmetry assessment (… Show more
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