title: Tethered ureteric stents--a clinical assessment.
abstract: The acceptability and complications of tethered double-J stents were assessed in 17 patients. The study showed tethered ureteric stents to be safe, well tolerated and easy to remove. The technique avoids unnecessary ureteral instrumentation and general anaesthesia and has benefits for both patients and hospital resources.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Urology, London.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Birch
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Wickham
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014513:Ureter; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*