Endoluminal urethral stents: a review.
Although Fabian first introduced the concept of an endourethral stent in 1980, recent developments in biomedical technology and the treatment philosophy of urethral obstruction has led to a resurgence of this concept. We review the past and current literature with regard to both temporary and permanent stents. Available stents are described, clinical results summarized, and indications discussed.
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Department of Surgery, St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO.
Boullier
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Cummings
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D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*