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A unique case of Schistosoma‐related ureteral stricture: Diagnosis and surgical reconstruction

IJU Case Reports, 2023
Background Chronic infection with Schistosoma haematobium can lead to pathology of the upper and lower urinary tracts. While well known as a cause of squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder, relatively little research exists on ureteral involvement. Here,
Jonathan A Seaman, Erika Bracamonte, Sunchin Kim   +2 more
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Metallic Full-Length Ureteral Stents: Does Urinary Tract Infection Cause Obstruction?

The Scientific World Journal, 2010
Metallic ureteral stents promise to offer superior upper urinary tract drainage with extended exchange intervals and freedom from extrinsic compression in patients with advanced malignancy or other significant obstructing retroperitoneal or pelvic ...
James A. Brown, Christopher L. Powell, Kristopher R. Carlson   +2 more
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It is Possible to Reduce Ureteral Stent Clogging and Stent-Related Symptoms to Soothe the Pain of the Patient: A Case Report

Research and Reports in Urology, 2023
Benoît Vogt,1 Janine Dove-Rumé2 1Department of Urology, Polyclinique de Blois, La Chaussée Saint-Victor, France; 2English Department, François-Rabelais University, Tours, FranceCorrespondence: Benoît Vogt, Department of Urology, Polyclinique de Blois, 1 ...
Vogt B, Dove-Rumé J
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Potential Role of the Resident Mesenchymal Stem-Like Cells in Renal Fibrogenesis after Ureteral Obstruction

Stem Cells International, 2019
The mechanisms of renal fibrogenesis after ureteral obstruction remain unclear. We tried to primarily expand mesenchymal stem cells from renal tissues and then investigated their role in fibrogenesis after ureteral obstruction.
Yong-Hua Peng, Jie Xiao, Chen Yan, Lan Luo, Tao-Sheng Li   +4 more
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Recent Advances in Ureteral Stents

대한영상의학회지, 2019
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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Case Report: Successful Management and Long-Term Follow-Up of Bilateral Ureteral Ligation in a Dog Secondary to Cryptorchid Castration Utilizing Bilateral Ureteral Stents and a Neoureterocystostomy Procedure

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
ObjectiveTo report the successful management of the bilateral ureteral obstruction secondary to ureteral ligation during unilateral cryptorchid surgery in a dog with the utilization of bilateral ureteral stent placement and a neoureterocystostomy ...
Rebecca Walton, Megan Mickelson, Jean-Sebastien Palerme, April Blong, Meredith 't Hoen   +4 more
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Robot-assisted excision of partially obstructing ureteral fibroepithelial polyp in a child: A case report and review of the literature

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2022
Background: Fibroepithelial polyps are benign tumors located in the upper ureter and ureteropelvic junction. Given their location in rare cases they can cause hydronephrosis.
Edoardo Bindi, Fabiano Nino, Taisia Bollettini, Elisa Chiarella, Giovanni Cobellis   +4 more
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Laparoscopic ureterolysis with simultaneous ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephroscopy for treating complex ureteral obstruction after failed endoscopic intervention: A technical report

Asian Journal of Urology, 2015
Objective: Complex ureteral obstruction is refractory to conventional urological intervention. This report describes a case of laparoscopic ureterolysis with simultaneous ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephroscopy for treating complex ureteral obstruction.
Zhixiang Wang, Bing Liu, Xiaofeng Gao, Yi Bao, Yang Wang, Huamao Ye, Yinghao Sun, Linhui Wang   +7 more
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Renal function is associated with prognosis in stent-change therapy for malignant ureteral obstruction

Investigative and Clinical Urology, 2018
Purpose The authors performed this study to investigate the risk factors for predicting stent failure and to evaluate its impact on prognosis. Materials and Methods Between January 2002 and March 2017, we retrospectively reviewed 117 consecutive patients
J. Yoon, Sejun Park, Sung-Choon Park, K. Moon, S. Cheon, Taekmin Kwon   +5 more
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous antegrade pyelography for suspected ureteral obstruction in 6 pet guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus)

Veterinary Quarterly, 2020
Objectives To describe the feasibility and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous antegrade pyelography (US-PAP) in pet guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) with suspected ureteral obstruction.
Dario d’Ovidio, Federica Pirrone, Thomas M. Donnelly, Adelaide Greco, Leonardo Meomartino   +4 more
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