A novel technique for the removal of minimally encrusted ureteral stents

The removal of encrusted ureteral stents typically necessitates secondary treatment modalities, such as ureteroscopy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, or antegrade nephroscopy. We present a novel technique for the removal of minimally encrusted stents using a suture and a ureteral access sheat...

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Published inJournal of endourology Vol. 24; no. 1; p. 9
Main Authors López-Huertas, Héctor L, Polcari, Anthony J, Hugen, Cory M, Farooq, Ahmer V, Turk, Thomas M T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2010
Subjects
Device Removal - methods
Female
Humans
Stents - adverse effects
Sutures
Ureter - surgery
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Summary:The removal of encrusted ureteral stents typically necessitates secondary treatment modalities, such as ureteroscopy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, or antegrade nephroscopy. We present a novel technique for the removal of minimally encrusted stents using a suture and a ureteral access sheath.
ISSN:1557-900X
DOI:10.1089/end.2009.0422