ReviewEuropean urology open science2022
Impact of Ureteral Stent Material on Stent-related Symptoms: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
- Slippery when wet: The effect of a novel zwitterionic coating on silicone ureteral stents.Urolithiasis · 2026Article
- Choosing the optimal ureteral stent design, size, and material in different situations: a review from the European association of urology endourology.World journal of urology · 2026Review
- Present and future of ureteral stent technology: a review by the EAU endourology section.World journal of urology · 2026Review
- Editorial: future of ureteral stents: what do we need? a pearls opinion.World journal of urology · 2026Article
- Midnight-noon ebb-flow acupoint application alleviates Double-J stent syndrome after ureteroscopic surgery: a retrospective study.Urolithiasis · 2026Article
- Prospective controlledCentral European journal of urology · 2026Article
- Comparison of pigtail suture stent vs conventional DJ stent in ureteral stent symptom occurrences: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Arab journal of urology · 2026Review
- Unplanned Health Care Utilization after Ureteroscopy with Ureteral Stenting: Results from the Study to Enhance Understanding of Stent-Associated Symptoms Cohort.Journal of endourology · 2025Observational
- Pearl in a seashell: epitaxy of solitary cystolith on the leftover curl of a double j stent - a case report.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Silicone double-j stents for long-term ureteral stenting: results from a multicentric PEARLS analysis.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- Analysis of the incidence and risk factors of fever-related ureteral stent-associated urinary tract infection in pediatric patients: a retrospective study.Translational pediatrics · 2025Article
- Risk factors of early infectious complications after ureterorenoscopy for stone disease: a prospective study.World journal of urology · 2024Article
- Pharmacological treatment of bladder stent symptoms.Bladder (San Francisco, Calif.) · 2024Review
- Antireflux Ureteral Stents Prevent Stent-Related Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Cureus · 2023Review
- Double J Stents and Reno-Ureteral Lithiasis: Dynamic Changes in Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Comprehensive overview of ureteral stents based on clinical aspects, material and design.Central European journal of urology · 2023Review
- Therapeutic advances in ureteral stricture: lessons from radiation-induced fibrosis to regenerative strategies-a narrative review.Therapeutic advances in urologyReview
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10 authors at 6 institutions in 7 countries.
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Abstract
Context: Ureteral stents are essential implants that are used on a daily basis. Since their invention, advances in stent design have been directed towards alleviating stent-related symptoms. It remains unclear how the material composition of the stent affects stent-related symptoms. Objective: To review the literature and define the clinical impact of ureteral stent material on stent-related symptoms. Evidence acquisition: A literature search of the Embase, MEDLINE (PubMed), and Web of Science databases was conducted on December 17, 2021 to collect articles comparing stent composition materials regarding stent-related symptoms. Thirteen publications met the inclusion criteria, of which only one met the high-quality requirements of the Cochrane Collaboration tool for assessing the risk of bias in randomized trials. Evidence synthesis: Most trials, including the highest quality trial, seem to support that silicone double-J (DJ) stents reduce stent-related symptoms compared to nonsilicone DJ stents. Regarding physical properties, it seems that "soft" or "flexible" DJ stents reduce stent-related symptoms. However, since there was only one high-quality study with a low risk of bias, it is impossible to draw a definitive conclusion owing to the lack of quality data. Conclusions: Silicone DJ stents, and by extension "soft" DJ stents, appear to reduce stent-related symptoms compared to nonsilicone polymers and "hard" DJ stents. No definitive conclusion can be drawn owing to a lack of quality evidence. Creating a standard for measuring and reporting physical stent properties should be the first step for further research. Patient summary: A ureteral stent is a small hollow tube placed inside the ureter to help urine drain from the kidney. We reviewed the literature on the impact of stent material on stent-related symptoms. We found that silicone may reduce stent-related symptoms, but no definitive conclusion can be drawn and further studies are needed.
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