Is a 22 cm Ureteric Stent Appropriate for Korean Patients Smaller than 175 cm in Height?

• Published in: Korean journal of urology Vol. 51; no. 9; pp. 642 - 646
• Main Authors: Lee, Byung Ki, Paick, Sung Hyun, Park, Hyoung Keun, Kim, Hyeong Gon, Lho, Yong Soo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Urological Association 01.09.2010
• Subjects: Original; Body height; Ureter; Asian continental ancestry group; Stents

Determining the ideal length of a ureteric stent is important to avoid complications associated with stent placement. Clinically, most urologists usually choose the length of a ureteric stent according to the patient's height. On the basis of a Chinese population study, a 22 cm ureteric stent h...