Comparison of silicone versus polyurethane ureteral stents: a prospective controlled study

Abstract Background Approximately 80% of patients with indwelling ureteral stents experience stent related symptoms (SRS). We believe SRS can be reduced through altering the composition of ureteral stents to a less firm material. Therefore, we aim to compare modern silicone and polyurethane ureteral...

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Main Authors: Nariman Gadzhiev, Dmitry Gorelov, Vigen Malkhasyan, Gagik Akopyan, Revaz Harchelava, Denis Mazurenko, Christina Kosmala, Zhamshid Okhunov, Sergei Petrov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Urology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-020-0577-y