Removal of an encrusted ureteral stent by cutting the stent with a holmium laser using 4.5-Fr semi-rigid and flexible ureteroscopes.

Satoshi Imai Takaaki InoueMototsugu MuramakiYuji YamadaMasato Fujisawa

Published in: IJU case reports (2020)

We experienced a case in which an encrusted ureteral stent was successfully removed retrogradely. Technological advancements in endourology will hopefully make the treatment of such cases safer and less invasive.

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