Characterization and evaluation of a bilayer swellable drug-eluting stent for the treatment of fibrosis-induced ureteral stricture

Fibrosis-induced ureteric stricture is the narrowing of the ureter lumen that is caused by the formation of excessive collagen largely due to iatrogenic injuries. Stricture can result in severe consequences, such as hydronephrosis, renal failure, pain and even death. The current standard of care inv...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Er, Pei Shan
Other Authors: Subramanian Venkatraman
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/70015