Outcomes of metallic ureteral stents for malignant ureteral obstruction and chronic benign ureteral obstruction

VernacularTitle:金属支架管在解除输尿管肿瘤源性和慢性良性梗阻中的疗效观察
Author: Ji ZHENG ; Zhipeng CHEN ; Hong CHEN ; Junan YAN ; Qianwei LI ; Yaoyin ZHANG ; Weibing LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: metallic ureteral stents; ureter; malignant obstruction; chronic benign obstruction
From: Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(5):453-454
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the curative effect of metallic stent placed for malignant and chronic benign ureteral obstruction. Methods From October 2013 to April 2014, 10 patients were given placement of the metallic stents for treatment of malignant ureteral ob-struction and chronic benign ureteral obstruction in our institutionl. ECT was performed to test split kidney function after metallic stents placement. Results After the mean follow-up time of 4 months ( ranged from 1 to 7 months) , unilateral renal function improved in 11 cases. And there was no decrease of kidney function among all the patients who were given placement of the metallic stents. Conclusion Metallic stent is a valuable treatment for releasing the malignant and chronic benign ureteral obstruction.