title: A novel technique for the removal of minimally encrusted ureteral stents.
abstract: The removal of encrusted ureteral stents typically necessitates secondary treatment modalities, such as ureteroscopy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, or antegrade nephroscopy. We present a novel technique for the removal of minimally encrusted stents using a suture and a ureteral access sheath.
authors: Department of Urology, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.
authors: Héctor L
authors: HL
authors: López-Huertas
authors: Anthony J
authors: AJ
authors: Polcari
authors: Cory M
authors: CM
authors: Hugen
authors: Ahmer V
authors: AV
authors: Farooq
authors: Thomas M T
authors: TM
authors: Turk
mesh_terms: D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013537:Sutures; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*