Guidewire type and prior use affects ureteral stent insertion force.

CONCLUSIONS: For the same stent, the force required for stent advancement varies greatly between guidewire types. In addition, used guidewires typically required more force compared to new guidewires. In long or difficult cases, switching to a new wire may improve the ease of stent placement and reduce potential complications. PMID: 32333737 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Canadian Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Can J Urol Source Type: research