Spontaneous fracture of indwelling polyurethane ureteral stents: A case series and review of literature

Spontaneous fracture of indwelling polyurethane ureteral stents: A case series and review of literature

Polyurethane, due to its low cost, high versatility and availability, it commonly used for ureteral stents. Spontaneous fracture of these stents is rare, and the most dreaded complication. We present four cases of spontaneous fracture of indwelling polyurethane ureteral stents and review the literat...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian Urological Association journal 2012-10, Vol.6 (5), p.386-392
Hauptverfasser: Chua, Michael E, Morales, Jr, Marcelino L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Care and treatment
Case studies
Diagnosis
Fractures
Health aspects
Original Research
Polyurethanes
Risk factors
Stent (Surgery)
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Zusammenfassung:Polyurethane, due to its low cost, high versatility and availability, it commonly used for ureteral stents. Spontaneous fracture of these stents is rare, and the most dreaded complication. We present four cases of spontaneous fracture of indwelling polyurethane ureteral stents and review the literature to identify potential factors and preventive strategies.
ISSN:1911-6470
1920-1214
DOI:10.5489/cuaj.12013