Characteristics of Ideal Ureteral Stents - Monaj Monga

September 13, 2013

Ureteral stents

Manoj Monga, MD discusses the characteristics of an ideal ureteral stent.  A ureteral stent is generally chosen to help relieve urinary tract obstruction because it is less invasive and has a lower risk of bleeding compared with placement of a percutaneous nephrostomy tube.  

 

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