Antegrade ureteral stenting in the management of fistulas, strictures, and calculi.
Percutaneous ureteral stents were used in the management of 24 patients with ureteral fistulas, strictures, and calculi. This technique provides control of the urinary stream and maintains ureteral caliber while healing occurs. It is a useful alternative to the retrograde cystoscopic or surgical approach.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000628:therapy; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000628:therapy