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Risk Factors for Double-J Ureteral Stent Occlusion and an Exploratory Evaluation of Stent-Type Substitution in a Chronically Stent-Dependent Population: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study found that using stents in the ureter (the tube from kidney to bladder) led to more obstructions than standard stents. The risk was higher in patients with-specific kidney disease: a 25% obstruction rate vs 10% with standard stents. This risk factor is critical for patients with kidney stones or bladder issues.

Who did this work

Varun Buhariwalla (Epworth Hospital) · Samuel Yang (The Royal Melbourne Hospital)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-08-14
https://doi.org/10.3390/siuj7040059