A ureteral stent is a flexible plastic tube for insertion into the ureter to treat or prevent blockages that impede urine flow from the kidney to the bladder, such as kidney stones. Once the ...

In these cases, renal function may be lost if repair is not performed expeditiously. Ureteral stenting is a reasonable temporary procedure until the prolapse can be repaired. Surgical intervention ...

The patient returned for removal of the endopyelotomy stent and placement of a standard 'double J' ureteric stent 1 month later. A retrograde study showed a normal ureter. The stent was removed 2 ...

Obstructive uropathy secondary to malignant ureteral strictures is rare, with carcinoma of the breast accounting for less than 2% of cases. We present the case of a woman in her late 50s with a ...

Ureteral stones are hard mineral masses that develop in the kidneys and then move into the ureter. They are known for causing severe pain, often resulting in kidney damage. In an interview with HT ...