Next Generation Biodegradable Ureteral Stent in a Yucatan Pig Model

200965 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ben H. Chew · University of British Columbia

Dirk Lange · Vancouver General Hospital

Ryan F. Paterson · University of British Columbia

Kari Hendlin · University of Minnesota System

Manoj Monga · University of Minnesota System

Kenneth W. Clinkscales · Poly Med (United States)

Shalaby W. Shalaby

Abstract

Our study confirms that Uriprene stents are biocompatible and provide good renal drainage. They hold promise for decreasing the need for a secondary procedure and stent related morbidity, such as infection and irritative symptoms.

Topics & Keywords

Renal and Vascular Pathologies Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments Ureteral procedures and complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 183, Issue 2, pp. 765-771

DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.09.073

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