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   Articles with "encrustation" as a keyword



Amphiphilic diblock copolymers inhibit the formation of encrustation on the surface of biodegradable ureteral stents in vitro and in vivo

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects"

DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125667

Abstract: Abstract Ureteral stents have been used to treat a variety of urinary diseases for decades. However, the complication of encrustation often impedes its therapeutic effectiveness and service after indwelling in human body. In the present… read more here.

Keywords: vitro vivo; encrustation; placl; ureteral stents ... See more keywords

Mussel-Inspired Clickable Antibacterial Peptide Coating on Ureteral Stents for Encrustation Prevention.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "ACS applied materials & interfaces"

DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09448

Abstract: Long-term indwelling catheters or stents often cause complications like infection, encrustation, hematuria, pain, and so on. The source of these problems is bacteria, which can form biofilms on the stents to reduce antibiotic sensitivity and… read more here.

Keywords: long term; prevention; peptide coating; encrustation ... See more keywords

Experimental and CFD analysis of flow impediments and encrustation in ureteral stents using in vitro urinary tract model

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Scientific Reports"

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-04248-1

Abstract: A significant challenge for urological treatment is caused by encrustation that can obstruct urinary drainage. We analyzed the rate of encrustation formation for the initial three weeks in Conventional Double J Stent (CDJS), Renovated Double… read more here.

Keywords: encrustation; analysis; vitro urinary; model ... See more keywords

Particle Accumulation in Ureteral Stents Is Governed by Fluid Dynamics: In Vitro Study Using a "Stent-on-Chip" Model.

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Journal of endourology"

DOI: 10.1089/end.2017.0946

Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate the correlation between fluid dynamic processes and deposition of encrusting particles in ureteral stents. MATERIALS AND METHODS Microfluidic models (referred to as "stent-on-chip" or SOC) were developed to replicate relevant hydrodynamic regions… read more here.

Keywords: stent chip; obstruction; encrustation; ureteral stents ... See more keywords

SURFACE-TREATED PELLETHANES: COMPARATIVE QUANTIFICATION OF ENCRUSTATION IN ARTIFICIAL URINE SOLUTION.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of endourology"

DOI: 10.1089/end.2020.0097

Abstract: INTRODUCTION Encrustation of implanted urinary tract devices is associated with significant morbidity. Pellethane® is a polyether-based compound noted for its strength, porosity and resistance to solvents. We assessed Pellethane® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with and without… read more here.

Keywords: pellethane; artificial urine; encrustation; solution ... See more keywords

Ureteral Stent Encrustation: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Management, and Current Technology.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of Urology"

DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000001343

Abstract: PURPOSE Encrustation is a common phenomenon that can occur following placement of a ureteral stent into the urinary tract, and it can lead to serious complications. The following review addresses the mechanism of encrustation, the… read more here.

Keywords: management; encrustation; stent encrustation; technology ... See more keywords

The seasonal effects on the encrustation of charophytes in two hard‐water lakes

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Journal of Phycology"

DOI: 10.1111/jpy.12772

Abstract: Encrustation and element content of six charophyte species from two hard‐water lakes were investigated monthly for a period of 1 year. Seasonal patterns were analyzed for the interaction of water chemistry. Encrustation followed a seasonal… read more here.

Keywords: two hard; encrustation charophytes; water; water lakes ... See more keywords
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Discovery of a polymer resistant to bacterial biofilm, swarming, and encrustation

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Science Advances"

DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.add7474

Abstract: Innovative approaches to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are urgently required. Here, we describe the discovery of an acrylate copolymer capable of resisting single- and multispecies bacterial biofilm formation, swarming, encrustation, and host protein… read more here.

Keywords: copolymer; bacterial biofilm; encrustation; discovery polymer ... See more keywords

Characteristics of Double-J Stent Encrustations and Factors Associated with their Development.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Urology journal"

DOI: 10.22037/uj.v18i.6578

Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the chemical composition of double-J stent encrustation and to assess risk factors associated with their development. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who had double-J stents removed between July 2016 and June 2017 were… read more here.

Keywords: associated development; encrustation; factors associated; composition ... See more keywords

The Risk Factors and Chemical Composition of Encrustation of Ureteral Double J Stents in Patients with Urolithiasis

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Revista de Chimie"

DOI: 10.37358/rc.18.12.6759

Abstract: Ureteral stenting has become one of the most common endoscopic procedure in endourology. Its main purpose is to preserve urinary drainage if this is compromised and maintain a good renal function. Even if there were… read more here.

Keywords: risk; chemical composition; risk factors; encrustation ... See more keywords

Inner surface modification of polyurethane ureteral stents using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition to improve the resistance to encrustation in a pig model

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Investigative and Clinical Urology"

DOI: 10.4111/icu.20220393

Abstract: Purpose We developed a ureteral stent with a non-fouling inner surface using plasma micro-surface modification technology. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this stent in animal model. Materials and Methods Ureteral… read more here.

Keywords: using plasma; spectroscopy; inner surface; surface ... See more keywords