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We present an extremely rare case of renal ptosis from the normal orthotopic position into the cavity of inguinal hernia in a 93-year-old male patient. The following clinical case was accompanied by renal insufficiency, which was associated with the obstruction of the right ureter in the hernial sac and the stenosis of the left renal artery. The differential diagnosis between nephroptosis and dystopic kidney was based on MDCT scan images, which demonstrated the length of the right renal artery to be more than 20 cm. The patient underwent percutaneous nephrostomy through the right inguinal area and was successfully followed up for two years. We also analyzed six similar clinical cases described in the literature. This disease has, thus far, been observed exclusively in elderly men with long-standing and large inguinal hernias. The most frequent complications in these patients include ureteral strangulation in the area of the hernial gate and renal failure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Question of using selective dorsal neurectomy (SDN) for decreasing of penis sensitivity and treatment of Primary Premature ejaculation (PE) is absolutely different in countries of world. All patients feel reduce of sensitivity penile glans in 1 month (by their sexual feeling and by results of biothesiometry) after surgery. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses surgical treatment of penile ventral deviation. Topics discussed include penile ventral deviation complicating the sexual life and can be cause of penile body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), results of surgical correction of penile deviation, and ventral penile curvature with concomitant hypospadias for patients produced by excision of tissue.

The article discusses corporoplastic surgeries reducing edge fibrosis graft including the complication corpora cavernosa reduces the size of the penis, compression, deterioration of sexuality and even urethral structure. Topics include surgical treatment of 176 patients diagnosed with Peyronie's disease who received standard absorbale and anti-inflammatory therapy, and the other group receiving micro-injections along with standard therapy.

An abstract of the study "Using fascia lata during corporoplastic with phalloprosthesis" by A. Arkatov is presented.

Introduction. Rare-earth orthovanadate nanoparticles (ReVO4:Eu3+, Re = Gd, Y or La) are promising agents for photodynamic therapy of cancer due to their modifiable redox properties. However, their toxicity limits their application. Objective. The aim of this research was to elucidate pro-eryptotic effects of GdVO4:Eu3+ and LaVO4:Eu3+ nanoparticles with identification of underlying mechanisms of eryptosis induction and to determine their pharmacological potential in eryptosis-related diseases. Methods. Blood samples (n = 9) were incubated for 24 h with 0–10–20–40–80 mg l−1 GdVO4:Eu3+ or LaVO4:Eu3+ nanoparticles, washed and used to prepare erythrocyte suspensions to analyze the cell membrane scrambling (annexin-V-FITC staining), cell shrinkage (forward scatter signaling), reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation through 2′,7′-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (H2DCFDA) staining and intracellular Ca2+ levels via FLUO4 AM staining by flow cytometry. Internalization of europium-enabled luminescent GdVO4:Eu3+ and LaVO4:Eu3+ nanoparticles was assessed by confocal laser scanning microscopy. Results. Both nanoparticles triggered eryptosis at concentrations of 80 mg l−1. ROS-mediated mechanisms were not involved in rare-earth orthovanadate nanoparticles-induced eryptosis. Elevated cytosolic Ca2+ concentrations were revealed even at subtoxic concentrations of nanoparticles. LaVO4:Eu3+ nanoparticles increased intracellular calcium levels in a more pronounced way compared with GdVO4:Eu3+ nanoparticles. Our data disclose that the small-sized (15 nm) GdVO4:Eu3+ nanoparticles were internalized after a 24 h incubation, while the large-sized (∼30 nm) LaVO4:Eu3+ nanoparticles were localized preferentially around erythrocytes. Conclusions. Both internalized GdVO4:Eu3+ and non-internalized LaVO4:Eu3+ nanoparticles (80 mg l−1) promote eryptosis of erythrocytes after a 24 h exposure in vitro via Ca2+ signaling without involvement of oxidative stress. Eryptosis is a promising model for assessing nanotoxicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

On the basis of R&D results on laboratory and pilot levels the possibility of production and expansion of “Tomskneftekhim” Ltd. brand assortment of polyolefin plastics with the use of contemporary titaniummagnesium catalysts (TMC) is analyzed. The production results of “Tomskneftekhim” Ltd. polypropylene output, reached due to the use of catalyst systems of I (aluminothermal TiCl3) and II (MSK-TiCl3) generations, and forecasting results for system of IV generation (TMC) are presented in the report. The experimental testing of propylene polymerization kinetic features, raw material quality, and influence of catalyst system composition and conditions of formation on exploitation characteristics of TMC was carried out by the example of two trade marks of TMC. The conclusion was drawn that the realization by “Tomskneftekhim” Ltd. of a complex program of R&D activities for implementation of the IV generation catalyst system in the suspension technology of the polypropylene production will increase the competitiveness of the process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents an abstract on the study about Veno-Ooclusive insufficiency being a reason for erectile dysfunction (ED) in young men.

An abstract of the article "Transurethral catheterization of the ejaculatory ducts as a method of improving sexual and reproductive functions of men" is presented.

The article provides information on innovative projects conducted by Tomskneftekhim Ltd. and the Institute of Catalysis of SB RAS in Frames of Special Economic Zone. The two projects include the introduction of technology elaboration of ultrahigh molecular polyethylene (UHMPE) and the development of a pilot plant and elaboration of processing for production of modern high effective catalysts for polypropylene and high density polyethylene. A diagram is presented which shows the structure of UHMPE processing on the world market.