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Degradable and drug-eluting stents: Mixed results
Urology Times, 11/04/09

Guttman C – Biocompatibility studies showed a trend for less edema and inflammation with the degradable stent compared with a conventional stent. In addition, urine flow, as determined by intravenous pyelogram, was faster in animals implanted with the biodegradable stent, and renal ultrasound showed no evidence of hydronephrosis.

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Ureteral Metal Stents: 10-Year Experience With Malignant Ureteral Obstruction Treatment
The Journal of Urology, 11/18/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Symptoms Related to Ureteral Stents in Renal Transplants Compared with Stents Placed for Other Indications
Journal of Endourology, 10/23/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Evaluation of Symptoms and Patients Comfort for JJ-ureteral Stents With and Without Antireflux-membrane Valve
Urology, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Impacted Upper Ureteral Stones: A Prospective Randomized Comparison Between Stented and Non-stented Techniques
Urology, 10/09/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Fistula between the bladder and vagina and perforation after implantation of a wall stent for ureteral stricture
Der Urologe, 10/30/09 Relevance Score: 67%