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Case Reports
. 2012;65(2):88-9.
doi: 10.5173/ceju.2012.02.art7. Epub 2012 Jun 12.

Management of encrusted ureteric stent and impacted stone in pregnancy - a challenging dilemma

Faisal Rauf Khan  1 , Ahmed Mabrouk Alosta  1 , Samer Katamawi Sabbagh  1 , Sardar Zeb Khan  1 , Roland England  1 , Muhammad Al-Sudani  1
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Management of encrusted ureteric stent and impacted stone in pregnancy - a challenging dilemma

Faisal Rauf Khan et al. Cent European J Urol. 2012.

Abstract

We are presenting an interesting case of impacted stone and stent in a pregnant patient. We have proved safe use of ureteroscopy and laser in pregnancy with minimal x-ray exposure.

Keywords: X-ray radiation; pregnancy; stone.

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