Ureteral stent: Difference between revisions

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..."