Reduction of stent-associated morbidity by minimizing stent material: a prospective, randomized, single-blind superiority trial assessing a customized 'suture stent'.

Patrick BetschartAlberto PillerValentin ZumsteinHans-Peter SchmidDaniel S EngelerSabine GüsewellManolis PratsinisDominik Abt

Published in: BJU international (2020)

Replacement of the distal part of ureteric stents by a suture can reduce stent-associated symptoms without restrictions regarding secondary stone removal or safety.

Keyphrases

clinical trial
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randomized controlled trial
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