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. 1996 Oct;78(4):511-5.
doi: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.1996.01673.x.

A review of antegrade stenting in the management of the obstructed kidney

S D Sharma  1 , R A Persad, A Haq, D S Appleton, P T Doyle, K N Bullock, A Doble
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A review of antegrade stenting in the management of the obstructed kidney

S D Sharma et al. Br J Urol. 1996 Oct.

Abstract

Objective: To review experience in the management of the obstructed ureter using antegrade stenting in a variety of conditions.

Patients and methods: Between 1984 and 1993, 41 patients (mean age 57 years, range 9-83) had antegrade stents placed by an experienced interventional radiologist. The causes of obstruction were urological in 27, gynaecological in eight, colorectal in three and miscellaneous in three.

Results: The overall success rate for antegrade stent insertion was 83% and the failure rate was greatest (four of six) in cases of ureteric injury following gynaecological procedures. There were no immediate complications.

Conclusion: Antegrade stenting can be used as a temporary or permanent solution to ureteric obstruction. The technique is safe, acceptable to patients and avoids the need for a general anaesthetic.

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