Percutaneous nephrostomy versus ureteral stent in hydronephrosis secondary to obstructive urolithiasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Percutaneous nephrostomy versus ureteral stent in hydronephrosis secondary to obstructive urolithiasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: To assess if there is a preferable intervention between retrograde ureteral stent (RUS) and percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) tube, in cases of upper urinary tract stone obstruction with complications requiring urgent drainage, by evaluating outcomes regarding urinary symptoms, quality of li...

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Main Authors: Andreia Cardoso, Aparício Coutinho, Gonçalo Neto, Sara Anacleto, Catarina Laranjo Tinoco, Nuno Morais, Mário Cerqueira-Alves, Estevão Lima, Paulo Mota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Asian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Ureteral stent
Percutaneous nephrostomy
Obstructive urolithiasis
Urinary symptoms
Quality of life
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