title: Percutaneous placement of soft, indwelling ureteral stent.
abstract: Ureteral stents, placed cystoscopically or percutaneously, have proved useful in a variety of indications. We present our technique for the placement of soft, biocompatible stents. With this material and technique, successful placement has been achieved in 77% of cases, with no significant complications, excellent patient tolerance, and a high degree of utility in achieving the desired outcome.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011677:Punctures; D012828:Silicones; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones