Open AccessSpontaneous fracture of indwelling polyurethane ureteral stents: A case series and review of literature
Author(s) -
Michael Chua,
Marcelino L. Morales
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
canadian urological association journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1920-1214
pISSN - 1911-6470
DOI - 10.5489/cuaj.21
Subject(s) - polyurethane , medicine , fracture (geology) , surgery , complication , materials science , composite material
Polyurethane, due to its low cost, high versatility and availability, it commonly used for ureteral stents. Spontaneous fracture of these stents is rare, and the most dreaded complication. We present four cases of spontaneous fracture of indwelling polyurethane ureteral stents and review the literature to identify potential factors and preventive strategies.