Innovations in ureteral stent technology

C Forbes, KB Scotland, D Lange… - Urologic Clinics, 2019 - urologic.theclinics.com
The history of ureteral stents begins with Charles Thomas Stent, after whom the stent is
named. Dr Stent was a dentist in London who developed a material in the 1850s that he …

Management and treatment options when facing malignant ureteral obstruction

C Tabib, D Nethala, Z Kozel… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Malignant ureteral obstruction is an unfortunate finding that can be caused by a wide‐
ranging number of malignancies with a prognosis of limited survival. Given its presentation …

[HTML][HTML] Water-responsive 4D printing based on self-assembly of hydrophobic protein “Zein” for the control of degradation rate and drug release

Y Zhang, A Raza, YQ Xue, G Yang, U Hayat, J Yu… - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Four-dimensional (4D) printing is a promising technology that provides solutions for
compelling needs in various fields. Most of the reported 4D printed systems are based on …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding the corrosion of Mg alloys in in vitro urinary tract conditions: A step forward towards a biodegradable metallic ureteral stent

M Pacheco, IM Aroso, JM Silva, SV Lamaka… - Journal of Magnesium …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ureteral stents play a fundamental role in modern time urology. However, following the
deployment, stent-related symptoms are frequent and affect patient health and quality of life …

[HTML][HTML] Self-expanding metal ureteral stent for ureteral stricture: experience of a large-scale prospective study from a high-volume center-Cross-sectional study

X Gao, T Song, L Peng, C Yuan, W Wang… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The management of ureteral stricture is still a challenge for urologists. The aim
of this prospective study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of self-expanding metal …

Advances in ureteral stent development

BH Chew, D Lange - Current opinion in urology, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Advances in ureteral stent development : Current Opinion in Urology Advances in ureteral stent
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Metallic ureteric stents in malignant ureteric obstruction: a systematic review

CC Khoo, H Abboudi, R Cartwright, T El-Husseiny… - Urology, 2018 - Elsevier
The effectiveness of metallic stents in the management of malignant ureteric obstruction is
unclear. This systematic review evaluates the use of 4 commercially available metallic stents …

Ureteral stents for malignant extrinsic ureteral obstruction: outcomes and factors predicting stent failure

H Matsuura, S Arase, Y Hori - International Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2019 - Springer
Background This study investigated the clinical outcomes of stent placement for malignant
extrinsic ureteral obstruction (MUO) and predictive factors for stent failure. Methods We …

Comparison of single and tandem ureteral stenting for malignant ureteral obstruction: a prospective study of 104 patients

KL Liu, BC Lee, JD Ye, YH Chang, CC Chang… - European …, 2019 - Springer
Objectives The aim of this study was to compare single and tandem ureteral stenting in the
management of malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO). Methods Our hospital's institutional …

Comparative study of renal drainage with different ureteral stents subject to extrinsic ureteral obstruction using an in vitro ureter-stent model

Y Shilo, J Modai, D Leibovici, I Dror, B Berkowitz - BMC urology, 2021 - Springer
Background To compare the efficacy of different ureteral stents subject to extrinsic ureteral
obstruction (EUO), in a controlled in vitro stented ureter experiment. Methods We employ an …