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Allium stent for the treatment of a malignant ureteral stenosis: A paradigmatic case.
- Source :
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Urologia Journal . May2018, Vol. 85 Issue 2, p87-90. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: The aim of this study was to present a paradigmatic case where the new-generation Allium URS stent was the optimal choice to treat a malignant ureteral stenosis. Methods: We describe in detail all the steps of our surgery, performed on a 69-year-old patient with left hydronephrosis caused by lumbo-aortic nodal metastases compressing the ureter. The patient was intolerant to double-J stent due to strong irritative urinary symptoms. Allium URS stent was positioned under fluoroscopy in replacement of pre-existing double-J stent. Results: Our approach was successful and irritative urinary symptoms disappeared. At 6 months, the Allium URS was correctly positioned and no hydronephrosis was detected on ultrasound. The stent can be left in place for a maximum of 3 years. Conclusions: In complicated scenarios of chronic ureteral stenosis, the new-generation Allium URS can be an interesting option to treat the obstruction while sparing the patient the irritative urinary symptoms and periodic replacements typical of a double-J stent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03915603
- Volume :
- 85
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Urologia Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 130935817
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5301/uj.5000249