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A simple technique to change an obstructed ureteral stent in patients with an ileal conduit
M Saito1, N Sakaridani, Y Yamamoto
1Department of Urology, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago, Japan.
The Journal of Urology
|October 12, 2000
Abstract
Purpose:
We describe a simple technique to replace an obstructed ureteral stent in patients with an ileal conduit and ureteral stenosis.
Materials And Methods:
Our study included 4 patients with an ileal conduit and ureteral stenosis. A total of 10 obstructed ureteral stents were replaced with a new stent using this simple technique under radiographic guidance.
Results:
All obstructed ureteral stents were successfully replaced with a new stent without endoscopy, percutaneous nephrostomy or any special devices.
Conclusions:
Our technique is simple, easy and highly successful for changing an obstructed ureteral stent.