Open AccessUrological Management of Extramural Malignant Ureteric Obstruction: A Survey of Irish Urologists
Author(s) -
Eabhann O’Connor,
Gregory J. Nason,
E. A. Kiely
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
current urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 1661-7657
pISSN - 1661-7649
DOI - 10.1159/000447190
Subject(s) - medicine , stent , life expectancy , general surgery , percutaneous nephrostomy , irish , cohort , percutaneous , urology , surgery , population , environmental health , linguistics , philosophy
The absence of guidelines in the management of extramural malignant ureteric obstruction leads to confusion in decision making and in the interaction between urology and other clinical disciplines. In this study, we surveyed consultant urologists with the goal of achieving a better consensus on optimal management options.