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.
Department of Surgery, St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO.
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D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*