Degradable Antimicrobial Ureteral Stent Construction with Silver@graphdiyne Nanocomposite.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300885
Abstract: In the surgical treatment of urinary diseases, ureteral stents are commonly used interventional medical devices. Although polymer ureteral stents with polyurethane as the main constituent are widely used in the clinic, the need for secondary… read more here.
Keywords: antimicrobial ureteral; degradable antimicrobial; ureteral stent; silver graphdiyne ... See more keywords
Cystoscopic ureteral stent placement: techniques and tips
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-018-3762-8
Abstract: Introduction and hypothesisWe present a video demonstrating technical considerations and tips for cystoscopic placement of external, lighted, and internal ureteral stents.MethodsCystoscopic ureteral stent placement is useful in cases where difficult pelvic periureter dissection is expected… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; cystoscopic ureteral; tips cystoscopic; stent placement ... See more keywords
Percutaneous nephrostomy vs ureteral stent for hydronephrosis secondary to ureteric calculi: impact on spontaneous stone passage and health-related quality of life—a prospective study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00240-018-1078-2
Abstract: Ureteral calculi can be associated with urinary drainage blockage, requiring urinary diversion with percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) or retrograde ureteral stent (RUS). Currently no evidence exists to support the superiority of one method over the other.… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; percutaneous nephrostomy; stone; group ... See more keywords
It is efficient to monitor the status of implanted ureteral stent using a mobile social networking service application
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DOI: 10.1007/s00240-019-01118-0
Abstract: Forgotten ureteral stents (FUS) is a great threat to both patients and doctors. Applications on smartphones can significantly reduce the incidence of FUS. But existing applications do not have instant notification and consultation functions. To… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; social networking; system; application ... See more keywords
Successful removal of an encrusted metallic ureteral stent using a disposable ureteroscope and Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00240-019-01171-9
Abstract: The use of a metallic ureteral stent was first reported in 2006 by Borin et al. Metallic ureteral stents can be exchanged less frequently due to the use of metallic materials and the stent’s spiral… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; ureteroscope; laser lithotripsy; metallic ureteral ... See more keywords
Epidemiology and risk factors for ureteral stent-associated urinary tract infections in non-transplanted renal patients: a systematic review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s00345-021-03693-7
Abstract: Pathophysiology and risk factors for Ureteral Stent-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (USAUTI) have been poorly investigated. This situation results in highly diverse practices regarding USAUTI prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The aim of the present study was… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; risk; risk factors; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Investigation of a novel brachytherapy ureteral stent: trial studies on normal beagle dogs
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DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03513-w
Abstract: To evaluate the safety and feasibility of a newly designed 125I brachytherapy ureteral stent (BUS) in normal dogs. A BUS loaded with 10 125I seeds (Group A: 0.8 mCi, Group B: 0.4 mCi, Group C:… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; normal beagle; beagle dogs; group ... See more keywords
In vivo research on Cu-bearing ureteral stent
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DOI: 10.1007/s10856-019-6285-z
Abstract: Infection and encrustation limit the use of ureteral stent and to data no device can completely solve these complications. The Cu-bearing stainless steel is a novel material with properties of inhibiting infection and decreasing encrustation… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; bearing ureteral; research bearing; vivo research ... See more keywords
Ureteral Stent Discomfort and Its Management
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DOI: 10.1007/s11934-018-0818-8
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewUreteral stent placement is a very common urologic procedure and a necessary component of many minimally invasive surgeries including ureteroscopy. Despite its widespread use, stent placement results in bothersome urinary symptoms and pain… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; stent related; related symptoms; management ... See more keywords
Peak stent discomfort occurs early and ureteral stent with distal loop design has less pain–A pilot prospective randomised single-blinded trial over 2 weeks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2019.09.004
Abstract: Objectives The Polaris™ loop ureteric stent reduces the severity of stent discomfort by minimising stent material in the bladder. Early impact of ureteral stenting on quality of life (QoL) within 1 week remains unclear. The… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; stent discomfort; loop; stent ... See more keywords
A neglected double J ureteral stent for 10 years: A rare case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101570
Abstract: Complications of Double J stenting (DJS) include migration, fragmentation, and encrustation. In addition, forgotten stents with encrustations and stone formations are difficult to remove. We report the case of a stent “forgotten” for 10 years,… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; double ureteral; case; report ... See more keywords