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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 ==


* Ureteral obstruction - due to [[Kidney stone disease|ureter stone]], tumour, [[retroperitoneal fibrosis]]
* [[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
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[[Category:Urology]]
[[Category:Urology]]