Ureteric Stenting

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Ravi Kulkarni
John Wiley & Sons, May 1, 2017 - Medical - 320 pages

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
HealthRelated Quality of Life and Ureteric Stents
238
Evidence Base for Stenting
264
Robotic Ureteric Reconstruction
278
Indwelling Ureteric Stents Health Economics Considerations
287
The Future
296
Index
298
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Edited by RAVI KULKARNI MS FRCS, Consultant Urological Surgeon, Ashford

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