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DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1296079
Nephroureteral Stents: Principles and Techniques
Publication History
Publication Date:
03 January 2012 (online)
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ABSTRACT
Nephroureteral stents including antegrade, retrograde, or internal (double-J) stents are routinely placed by interventional radiologists. The purpose of this review is to provide a detailed and comprehensive description of indications, contraindications, technique, and various technical challenges of these procedures. Also pre- and postprocedure management of patients will be discussed including routine follow-up and dealing with potential complications.
KEYWORDS
Antegrade - retrograde - nephroureteral stent - double J stent
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Abouelmagd MakramallaM.D.
Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
510 South Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110
Email: abouelmagdazab@gmail.com