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[Stents in urology].

A Mattei1, H Danuser

  • 1Urologische Universitätsklinik, Inselspital, Bern.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|May 7, 2003
PubMed
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Urinary tract stents, including ureteral and urethral types, restore and maintain urine flow. They are crucial for managing kidney stones, obstructions, and post-surgical recovery, offering alternatives to invasive procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Interventions

Background:

  • Urinary tract stents are essential for restoring or maintaining urinary drainage.
  • They are used in both the upper (ureteral) and lower (urethral) urinary tracts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications and applications of ureteral and urethral stents.
  • To discuss their role in managing kidney stones, obstructions, and post-treatment recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical applications of ureteral and urethral stents.
  • Discussion of stent use in conjunction with ESWL, stone obstruction, external compression, and stenoses.
  • Evaluation of stent use in prostatic hyperplasia and urethral strictures.

Main Results:

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  • Ureteral stents aid in fragment expulsion after ESWL and relieve colic from small stones.
  • Special tumor stents can be used for external compression, but percutaneous nephrostomy is often preferred.
  • Double-J stents are vital for maintaining drainage after endoscopic procedures and in obstructive pyelonephritis.
  • Urethral stents offer an alternative to catheterization for prostatic hyperplasia and reduce restenosis after stricture treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Urinary tract stents are versatile tools for managing a range of urological conditions.
  • They provide crucial drainage, facilitate stone fragment passage, and serve as alternatives to more invasive treatments.
  • Proper stent selection and placement are key to successful outcomes in various urinary tract pathologies.