Ureteral stents. Materials

There is no "ideal" ureteral stent material at this time, yet these devices are very useful endourologic tools. One can utilize the physical data presented herein, as well as personal preference and experience, to select a stent best suited for the problem presented by the patient. The hyd...

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Published inUrologic clinics of North America Vol. 15; no. 3; p. 471
Main Authors Mardis, H K, Kroeger, R M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1988
Subjects
Biocompatible Materials
Catheters, Indwelling
Humans
Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
Materials Testing
Polyethylene Glycols
Polyethylenes
Polymers
Ureter
Urinary Catheterization - instrumentation
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Summary:There is no "ideal" ureteral stent material at this time, yet these devices are very useful endourologic tools. One can utilize the physical data presented herein, as well as personal preference and experience, to select a stent best suited for the problem presented by the patient. The hydrogels, a new class of ureteral stent material, promise to enhance the applicability and utility of the self-retained internal ureteral stent.
ISSN:0094-0143