Ureteric StentingRavi Kulkarni The only book dedicated to this important area of urology, Ureteric Stenting comprehensively reviews the entire topic, providing highly specialized advice to enable outstanding clinical management of patients. All aspects of ureteric stenting are covered, from basic to complex, giving urologists, nephrologists and trainees an authoritative and up-to-date guide on best clinical practice. |
Contents
Anatomy of the Human Ureter | 1 |
Anatomic Variations of the Ureter | 10 |
The Pathophysiology of Upper Tract Obstruction | 16 |
Physiology of the Human Ureter | 29 |
Etiology of Ureteric Obstruction | 48 |
The Role of the Interventional Radiologist in Managing Ureteric Obstruction | 55 |
Emergency Management of Ureteric Obstruction | 67 |
The History and Evolution of Ureteral Stents | 75 |
ExtraAnatomic Stent Urinary Bypass | 149 |
Detour ExtraAnatomical Ureteric Stent | 161 |
Tandem Ureteral Stents | 175 |
Biodegradable Ureteric Stents | 182 |
Metallic Ureteric Stents | 192 |
Removal of Ureteric Stents | 203 |
Encrustation of Indwelling Urinary Devices | 215 |
Stent Migration | 227 |
Past Present and Future | 83 |
Physical Characteristics of Stents | 91 |
Coated and DrugEluting Stents | 102 |
Coated and DrugEluting Ureteric Stents | 110 |
A Perspective from the Developing World | 118 |
Ethical Issues in Ureteric Stenting | 130 |
Equipment and Technical Considerations During Ureteric Stenting | 136 |
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