SynthesisWorld journal of urology2021
A systematic review of long-duration stents for ureteral stricture: which one to choose?
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- State-of-the-Art Review on Finite Element Analysis Applied to Ultrathin-Strut Drug-Eluting Stents: Examining the Present and Looking Ahead to the Future.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The role of triple double-J stents in managing uretero-ileal anastomotic strictures following urinary diversion.World journal of urology · 2026Observational
- Allium® ureteral stent for benign ureteral stricture: a case report and concise literature review.Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) · 2026Review
- Frequency and indications for double-J stenting in endourology: a review by the EAU section of endourology.World journal of urology · 2026Review
- Ileal ureter replacement for patients with long ureteral strictures after Allium stent failure: the initial experience.BMC urology · 2026Article
- Design of novel interlocked bi-layer NiTi braided stent with ultra-thin walls for urinary tract obstruction treatment.Regenerative biomaterials · 2026Article
- The allium stent for the complex ureteral stricture-deeper experience of a series case review.BJUI compass · 2025Article
- Early encrustation of a ureteric metallic stent managed by robotic assisted extraction and pyeloplasty.Radiology case reports · 2025Article
- Silicone double-j stents for long-term ureteral stenting: results from a multicentric PEARLS analysis.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- Initial experience of a novel ureteral silicon-covered metallic mesh stent in malignant ureteric obstruction: a single-center retrospective study.BMC urology · 2024Article
- Long-term outcomes of Allium ureteral stent as a treatment for ureteral obstruction.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- An unusual case of ureteric stricture post robotic partial nephrectomy of a renal mass managed by Memokath insertion.Radiology case reports · 2024Article
- Risk factors for migration of retrievable covered expandable metallic stent in patients with persistent benign ureter strictures.World journal of urology · 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
- [Long-term efficacy evaluation of coated metal stent implantation for ureteroscopic lithotripsy related refractory ureteral stricture].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2022Article
- Silicone vs. Polyurethane Stent: The Final Countdown.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Stenting of Malignant Urinary Tract Obstructions in Humans and Companion Animals.Veterinary sciences · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo define which long-term stent would work best in malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) and benign ureteral obstruction (BUO), focusing on their mechanisms of action, price and insertion approach.
methodsA systematic review was developed using the MEDLINE and Scopus databases and in accordance with the PRISMA checklist. There were no language restrictions for the search. Studies describing the use of metallic ureteric stents for MUO and for BUO in humans were included.
resultsWe analyzed five types of metallic stents (35 papers) and also the experience with the tumor and extra-anatomical stents. The Resonance, Memokath and Allium ureteral stents were found to be useful in BUO and MUO. The Uventa stent performed well in chronic ureteral obstruction. The Detour bypass stent was a recommended option in those patients who had complete obstruction of the ureter and were unfit for reconstructive surgery. There was no difference with regard to the insertion technique and both antegrade and retrograde approaches were equally successful. Although tumor stents showed a good performance, there were very few published studies on it.
conclusionMetallic stents are a suitable option for MUO and BUO. When compared to standard double J stents, although they are relatively high priced, they show a financial benefit in the long-term. The Detour bypass stent seems to be an effective alternative for complete ureteral obstruction or patients unfit for surgery. Further prospective randomized studies should be done on the effectiveness of tumor stents versus metallic stents.
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