Urology — Flashcards

Flashcard 61: Peyronie's disease causes the penis to bend, usually _____ the side of the plaque.

Answer: towards

Flashcard 62: In Prostatectomy, _____ approach is the most commonly used approach

Answer: Transurethral

Flashcard 63: Is volume of residual urine an indication for surgery?_____

Answer: No

Flashcard 64: A foley's tube with a _____ coloured ring has size 22FR/CH

Answer: violet

Flashcard 65: A foley's tube with a _____ coloured ring has size 14FR/CH

Answer: green

Flashcard 66: Spread of RCC to supra-diaphragmatic IVC or invading its wall classifies it as T_____

Answer: 3c

Flashcard 67: Does spermatocele transilluminate?_____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 68: ESWL is typically indicated for renal stones with a size less than _____.

Answer: 2 cm (Note: 1.5 cm is sometimes used as a cutoff for lower pole stones)

Flashcard 69: A stone size of more than _____ cm necessitates percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Answer: 2

Flashcard 70: Which types of aneurysms are contraindications for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL)?

Answer: Abdominal aortic and renal artery aneurysms

Extra: ESWL is contraindicated in the presence of an aneurysm (aortic or renal artery) near the stone because the shockwaves may lead to its rupture. Other contraindications for ESWL: - Pregnancy (absolute) - Uncorrected bleeding diathesis (absolute) - Uncontrolled UTI - Distal obstruction (prevents passage of fragments) - Morbid obesity (relative due to technical factors)