Browsing by Author "Marconi, Marcelo"

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    Priapism induced by use of tamsulosin: A case report and review of the literature
    (2019) Marconi, Marcelo; Pavez, Pablo; San Francisco, Ignacio; Narvaez, Paulette
    Numerous medications have been associated to the development of priapism as an adverse reaction, the most common are intracavernosal vasoactive agents, antipsychotics and antidepressants. Alpha blockers, in particular tamsulosin which is widely used in different urological conditions, has been associated to priapism in only few case reports.
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    Successful unilateral vasectomy reversal in a lion (Panthera leo)
    (2019) Marconi, Marcelo; de la Torre, Jose Manuel; Palma, Cristian; Gallegos, Hector; Soto, Evelyn; Celis, Sebastian; de la Torre, Camila; Ortiz, Carolina; Duarte, Alberto; Idalsoaga, Ignacio
    Background: In 2016, the veterinarian team of Buin Zoo in Chile decided to try to increase the lion population. At that time, the zoo had three lions; two females and one male. The 9-year-old male had been vasectomized 5 years ago at the same institution for birth control. Considering the fact that in humans, vasectomy reversal has excellent reproductive outcomes, a team of human urologists, highly experienced in vasectomy reversal was contacted to perform the procedure.
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    Trends in treatments for erectile dysfunction in Chile between 2010 and 2020 with special focus on penile prostheses
    (2022) Marconi, Marcelo; Palma, Cristian; Moreno, Sergio; Miguel Flores, Jose; Escobar-Urrejola, Santiago
    Objectives: Evidence regarding demand trends for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments are scarce in South America. This study aims to evaluate trends in ED treatments in Chile over a 10-year period (2010-2020) and estimate the potential number of candidates for penile prosthesis.