Fluoroscopic Placement of Double-Pigtail Ureteral Stents
Author Information
Author(s): GREGORY L. CHEN, DEMETRIUS H. BAGLEY
Primary Institution: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center; Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
Hypothesis
The study aims to compare the effectiveness of fluoroscopic versus cystoscopic placement of ureteral stents.
Conclusion
Fluoroscopic placement of ureteral stents is a safe and effective technique with a 100% success rate.
Supporting Evidence
- All 89 attempts at placing stents fluoroscopically were successful.
- No stents migrated or required replacement.
- Stents were placed after ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy and tumor treatment.
Takeaway
Doctors can use a special X-ray technique to place tubes in the kidneys without needing to look inside with a camera, and it works really well.
Methodology
A non-randomized prospective study comparing fluoroscopic and cystoscopic placement of ureteral stents in 121 patients.
Limitations
The study is non-randomized and may not account for all variables affecting stent placement success.
Participant Demographics
Ages ranged from 3 to 89 years, with 56 females and 65 males.
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