Cost analysis of removing pediatric ureteral stents with and without a retrieval string
Indwelling ureteral stents are commonly placed in urologic surgeries where optimal urinary drainage is necessary. In the pediatric population, removing a stent without retrieval string (SWOS) requires a secondary operation and additional anesthetic exposure. While these burdens can be mitigated through the placement of stents with retrieval strings (SWS), fears of complications may prevent widespread adoption of this practice by pediatric urologists.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hoang-Kim Le, Ryan Gleber, Ruth A. Bush, Sarah Marietti, Madhu Alagiri, George Chiang, Kelly Swords Source Type: research
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