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Which Ureteric Stent Length?
Author(s) -
WILLS M. I.,
GILBERT H. W.,
CHADWICK D. J.,
HARRISON S. C. W.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1991.tb15375.x
Subject(s) - ureteric stent , stent , medicine , trigonal crystal system , surgery , crystallography , chemistry , crystal structure
The value of ureteric stenting is well established (Pocock et al. , 1986). The correct length of ureteric stent should be used. If the stent is too long it may cause symptoms of trigonal irritation and if it is too short it may retract. At present, the length for each patient is selected by estimation. The possibility of developing a simple formula for more accurate selection of length was investigated.