title: Initial experience with a universal-length copolymer ureteral stent.
abstract: A universal-length ureteral stent made of a biocompatible copolymer was designed specifically for easy antegrade internal placement. The double-looped distal end of the stent eliminates the need to measure the distance from the ureteropelvic to ureterovesical junction. If additional length is required, a portion of the distal loop is incorporated into the stent shaft. Interventional radiology practices benefit economically, as the universal-length stent is the only size required for the treatment of most ureteral obstructions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Tennessee-Memphis 38163.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Gavant
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Gold
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Baum
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: I L
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Tonkin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011108:Polymers; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers