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(Created page with "<section begin="urology" />A '''ureteral stent''' is a small tube which is inserted into the ureter to keep them open. Urine can flow through this tube and bypass any obstruction. They are also called '''double J stents''' due to the ends of the stents being J-shaped and are therefore sometimes called '''JJ''' or '''DJ stents'''. Ureteral stenting is usually performed retrograde from the bladder by cystoscopy. Once in the bladder, the ureteral orifice is cannulated...") |
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== Indications == | == Indications == | ||
* | * [[Urinary tract obstruction]] at the level of the ureter - due to [[Kidney stone disease|ureter stone]], tumour, [[retroperitoneal fibrosis]] | ||
* Ureteral surgery or injury to the ureter - to allow proper healing | * Ureteral surgery or injury to the ureter - to allow proper healing | ||
<section end="urology" /> | <section end="urology" /> | ||
[[Category:Urology]] | [[Category:Urology]] | ||