title: Stone formation as a complication of indwelling ureteral stents: a report of 5 cases.
abstract: The silicone ureteral catheter has proved to be an invaluable addition to the armamentarium of the urological surgeon and, infrequently, it is associated with complications. We report 5 cases of stone formation associated with indwelling silicone ureteral catheters.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones