What is the ureteral stent?
ureteral stent is a thin tube embedded in surgery into one of the ureters for the purpose of discharge of urine from the kidney to the bladder. Stentage is primarily necessary if an obstacle occurs in one of the urinary urine, but can also be used as a tool to help surgery in this area of the body. The composition of the ureteral stent depends on the patient's anatomy, the type of urinary procedure and how long the stent will be necessary. The stent insertion requires a device known as a cystoscope; The guide wire often helps to place in the body. Removal can be achieved by cystoscopy or through a thread attached to certain stents. When ureters are defending, ureteral stent may be required to fulfill the ureter function. Reasons for obstruction may include kidney disease such as stones, tumors, swelling, infections or blood clots. In some cases, the ureteral stent may be inserted to help other urinary surgery by acting as a form to act as a form toIt was possible to heal in this area, stop the movement of kidney stone or prevent urine leakage into a problem area.
Depending on the specifics of the medical procedure, the size and shape of the ureteral stent may vary. The stents are usually between 5 inches (about 12.7 cm) and 12 inches (about 30.5 cm) in length with a diameter of less than 0.2 inches (about 5 mm). If the stent is expected to be temporary, it is generally open. It may be necessary to take more permanent stents at one or both ends.
The general method for inserting a stent requires a cystoscope that is inserted into the bladder and allows the surgeon to look at the urinary urine urine that requires a stent. Normally the wire is then inserted into this urea through which the stent is moved to the place. At this point, the cystoscope and the guide wire are removed. Another option is to have it placed directly in the urea, where the stent is pulled through the skin and in the kidneys.
Cystoscopy is often used to remove the stent as soon as it is no longer required. Some stents come with the fiber connected that extends from the body. These types of stents can be removed by means of fiber to pull it out.