There are several stents that are FDA approved for one year, but it is unusual for these stents to remain in vivo for this long. Therefore, most patients have to undergo stent changes every three to ...

In a small series of patients with renal artery stenosis, primary patency at six months was 92%. WASHINGTON D.C.—A novel stent may have advantages over previous stents in the treatment of renal artery ...

Metal mesh stents are a viable option for long-term decompression of the upper urinary tract in select patients with malignant ureteral obstruction. So say Evangelos Liatsikos and colleagues from the ...

Advanced stent sustains drainage, allows for one stent placement in 12 months Ureteral obstruction occurs when benign or malignant growths compress sections of the urinary tract, limiting the kidney’s ...

As we strive to practice evidence-based medicine, using sophisticated analytical methods to guide our clinical decisions is alluring. Clinicians must, however, be fully aware of the influence of ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To complement its existing line of metal GI stents, Cook Medical has partnered with Taewoong Medical to distribute a selection of stents into the U.S. The new ...

Pediatric patients did not experience a significant difference in pain levels following ureteral stent removal between those who took a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine before the procedure ...

Chicago, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global ureteral stents market was valued at US$ 412.43 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 685.05 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% ...

Dublin, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Korea Nephrology and Urology Devices Market Outlook to 2033 - Renal Dialysis Equipment and Urinary Tract Stents" report has been added to ...

At University of Utah Health, our urologists are highly trained and experienced in a full range of surgical procedures for kidney stone removal, in addition to non-surgical care. We also have the ...

A 33-year-old woman visited the hospital for pain in her lower left back and painful urination. Upon examination, doctors discovered a medical device that had been left inside her body for 15 years.