Ureteral catheters for colorectal surgery: Influence on operative times and complication outcomes: An observational study [PDF]
Purpose: Placement of pre-operative ureteral catheters for colorectal surgery can aid in the identification of ureteral injuries. This study investigates whether simultaneous ureteral catheterization with surgery skin preparation can minimize operating ...
Julio T. Chong +3 more
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Recent Advances in Ureteral Stents
A ureteral stent is widely used to drain ureteral obstructions, which allows urine to bypass the obstruction. The double J stent, a representative ureteral stent, has undergone many advancements in material and design recently.
Chan Park, Ji Hoon Shin
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High Pressure Balloon Dilatation of Primary Obstructive Megaureter in Children: A Multicenter Study
Aim of the Study: We described the initial experience of four referral centers in the treatment of primary obstructive megaureter (POM) in children, by high-pressure balloon dilatation (HPBD) of the ureterovesical junction with double JJ stenting.
Ibtissam Kassite +9 more
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During the postoperative management of urinary diseases, oral or intravenous administration of drugs and implanting ureteral stents are usually required, making localized drug delivery by ureteral stent a precise and effective medication strategy. In the
Liheng Gao +7 more
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Research progress in ureteral wall thickness in diagnosis and treatment of ureteral calculi under NCCT [PDF]
Recently,the incidence of ureteral calculi has been increased,and the treatment methods have been constantly updated. Nowadays,minimally invasive treatment has become a trend,mainly including extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy(ESWL),ureteroscopic ...
Peng Yudi, Chen Chuyi
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Indwelling J Ureteral Stents Associated Asymptomatic Bacteraemia Caused by Multidrug Resistant Strain of Kocuria kristinae [PDF]
Kocuria kristinae is a Gram positive non pathogenic bacterium belonging to the family of micrococcacae. It may cause opportunistic infections in patients with indwelling devices and severe underlying diseases.
Muhammed A.P. Manzoor +3 more
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Ureterosciatic hernia causing obstructive uropathy successfully managed with minimally invasive procedures [PDF]
Ureterosciatic hernia is extremely rare. In ureteral herniation, ureter prolapses occur through either the greater or lesser sciatic foramen. Atrophy of the piriformis muscle, hip joint diseases, and defects in the parietal pelvic fascia are predisposing
Yeong Uk Kim, Jae Ho Cho, Phil Hyun Song
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The Cost-Effectiveness of Treatment Modalities for Ureteral Stones [PDF]
Additional intervention and medical treatment of complications may follow the primary treatment of a ureteral stone. We investigated the cost of the treatment of ureteral stone(s) within 45 days after initial intervention by means of retrospective ...
Justin Ji-Yuen Siu MD +6 more
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Case report of ureter obturator hernia and literature review analysis
Background Ureteral obturator hernia is a rare condition, usually found accidentally during imaging examinations, or found during surgery. Ureteral hernia can easily lead to ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis.
Yongqiang Hong +5 more
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The incidence of diseases associated with feline ureteral obstruction is increasing; however, non-surgical treatment options are limited. This study evaluated the outcome of medical treatment in cats with obstructive ureteral stones treated with ...
Hyung-Kyu Chae +7 more
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