HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF URETERAL STENTS AS A RATIONAL SOLUTION TO PROBLEMS OF URETERAL PATENCY
Keywords:
stent, biocompatibility, silicone, ureter, biodegradable test.Abstract
The purpose of this article is to provide a brief history of the development of ureteral stents and to summarize recent developments in ureteral stent design. The authors sought to review data supporting the clinical benefits of the newer ureteral stents available for use by urologists. This includes a discussion of recent developments in ureteral stenting technology and their potential role in clinical urological practice.
