The benefits of stenting on a more-or-less routine basis prior to extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy.
Indwelling internal ureteral stents are helpful in minimizing the morbidity of ESWL for large renal stones. Soft silicone stents are well tolerated. A pull-out suture allows convenient removal of the stent without cystoscopy.
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Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000628:therapy*; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors; D014513:Ureter; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects