ArticleBMC urology2019
Ureteric stent versus percutaneous nephrostomy for acute ureteral obstruction - clinical outcome and quality of life: a bi-center prospective study.
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- Percutaneous nephrostomy versus retrograde ureteral stenting for acute upper obstructive uropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2021Pooled it
- Patient-reported outcome measures of percutaneous nephrostomy vs JJ stent in obstructive urolithiasis: results of the STent Or NEphrostomy (STONE) randomised controlled trial.BJU international · 2026Trial
- Effect of initial drainage method on retrograde intrarenal surgery outcomes in acute calcular pyelonephritis: a prospective comparative study.Urolithiasis · 2026Trial
- Impact of Percutaneous Nephrostomy on Pain, Quality of Life, Family Burden, and Depressive Symptoms: A Prospective Observational Study.Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni · 2026Article
- Percutaneous nephrostomy vs. double-J stenting for emergency decompression in recurrent ipsilateral stone-related infectious obstruction.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Immunosuppression Masking a Urological Emergency: A Case Report of Bilateral Infected Obstructed Kidneys.Cureus · 2025Article
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- Electrochemical evaluation of stainless steel alloy as a ureteral stent in synthetic urine solution in-vitro with Candida urinary tract infection.BMC chemistry · 2025Article
- Eternal dilemma between percutaneous nephrostomy and double J stenting in the management of patients with ureteral obstruction: A single center study.Biomedical reports · 2025Article
- Summary of the clinical practice guideline for the management of urinary stones, third edition.International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association · 2025Article
- Symptoms and discomforts associated with double J ureteral stents: a prospective observational study in the Palestinian healthcare practice.BMC urology · 2025Observational
- Ureteral reconstruction is safe and successful in poorly functioning kidneys.Frontiers in urology · 2025Article
- Nephrostomy Tube Versus Ureteral Stent for Obstructing Septic Calculi: A Nationwide Propensity Score-matched Analysis.Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada = Journal officiel de l'Association pour la microbiologie medicale et l'infectiologie Canada · 2024Article
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- Percutaneous nephrostomy versus ureteral stent in hydronephrosis secondary to obstructive urolithiasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Asian journal of urology · 2024Review
- Allium covered metal stent for treatment of malignant ureteral obstruction.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Article
- Unveiling the Challenges in Tandem Ureteral Stent Management for Malignant Ureteral Obstruction: Failure Rate, Risk Factors, and Durability of Their Replacement.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Acute kidney injury due to bilateral malignant ureteral obstruction: Is there an optimal mode of drainage?World journal of nephrology · 2022Review
- Factors Predicting Outcomes of Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Large Single-Centre Experience.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- Quality of life with tandem ureteral stents compared to percutaneous nephrostomy for malignant ureteral obstruction.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundTo compare quality of life (QoL) indices between ureteral stent (DJS) and nephrostomy tube (PCN) inserted in the setting of acute ureteral obstruction.
methodsProspective bi-centered study. Over the span of 2 years, 45 DJS and 30 PCN patients were recruited. Quality of life was assessed by 2 questionnaires, EuroQol EQ-5D and 'Tube symptoms' questionnaire, at 2 time points (at discharge after drainage and before definitive treatment).
resultsPatients' demographics and pre-drainage data were similar. There were no clinically significant differences in patient's recovery between the groups, including post procedural pain, defeverence, returning to baseline renal function, and septic shock complications. More DJS patients presented to the emergency room with complaints related to their procedure compared to PCN patients. At first, DJS patients complained more of urinary discomfort while PCN patients had worse symptoms relating to mobility and personal hygiene, with both groups achieving similar overall QoL score. At second time point, PCN patients' symptoms ameliorated while symptoms in the DJS group remained similar, translating to higher overall QoL score in the PCN group.
conclusionsThe two techniques had a distinct and significantly different impact on quality of life. Over time, PCN patients' symptoms relieve and their QoL improve, while DJS patients' symptoms persist. Specific tube related symptoms, and their dynamics over time, should be a major determinant in choosing the appropriate drainage method, especially when definitive treatment is not imminent.
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