2023
DOI: 10.1002/mp.16447
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Recanalize ureteral stents with focused ultrasound

Rohit Singh,
Abhirup Samaddar,
David Duchene
et al.

Abstract: BackgroundMaintaining ureteral patency is imperative to preventing renal injury and systemic infection. Ureteral stents are small conduits connecting the kidney and the bladder. They have been widely used to treat ureteral obstructions and ureteral leaks. The most problematic and frequent stent‐associated complication is stent encrustation. This occurs when mineral crystals (e.g. calcium, oxalate, phosphorus, struvite) are deposited onto the surface and internal lumen of the stent. Encrustation can lead to the… Show more

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