ArticleResearch and reports in urology2020
Stiffness Analysis of Reinforced Ureteral Stents Against Radial Compression: In vitro Study.
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- A Customized Reinforced 8-French Ureteral Stent with End-Piece to Decrease Ureteral Obstruction and Alleviate Stent-Related Symptoms: Evaluation of 92 Patients with 319 Ureteral Stent Procedures.Research and reports in urology · 2026Article
- Investigating the encrustation of reinforced ureteral stents by computational flow dynamic simulations.World journal of urology · 2023Article
- 10-Year Experience with Reinforced Ureteral Stents for Malignant Ureteral Obstruction.Research and reports in urology · 2021Article
- Analysis of Ureteral Tumour Stents for Malignant Ureteral Obstruction: Towards Reshaping an Optimal Stent.Research and reports in urology · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionMalignant ureteral obstruction caused by cancer diseases may induce renal failure. Indwelling stent is a popular method to release renal obstruction. But adequate stent placement across an obstructed ureter does not necessarily guarantee renal decompression. The aim of the study was to compare, in vitro, the physical characteristics and stiffness of several commercially available reinforced ureteral stents and identify the physical factors that could lead to the obstruction of the stent. MATERIAL AND
methodsThe test apparatus used for measurements allowed applying a radial compression force on a segment of the stent to stop a water flow through the lumen of the stent. Some reinforced double-pigtail stents Teleflex Medical, Bard, and Coloplast were evaluated.
resultsThe best physical-stiffness characteristic was obtained with the Teleflex 8F stent (5.4 N mm
conclusionThe stiffness of the stent appeared to be an important factor to maintain patency with respect to radial compression forces but the inner diameter of the stent and its preservation may be essential parameters to increase the volumetric flow rate. Some reinforced stents tested in the present study confirmed that it is possible to combine stiffness and wide lumen. The use of tandem stents provided the best stiffness against radial compression and the greatest lumen.
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