Ureteral stent

to the bladder.

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This small tube is used to quickly prevent or resolve an obstruction of the upper urinary tract, secondary to kidney stones, strictures, tumors or other pathological conditions.

The ureteral stent runs from the renal pelvis to the bladder, so it has no visible parts outside the body. This type of brace is left in place for a period ranging from a few days to several weeks.

Normally, the ureteral stent is inserted through the support of a cystoscope, in order to verify its correct positioning. The brace introduced into the ureter can have various features, but usually has one or two rolled ends. This conformation ensures that the ureteral stent is kept in place.

they are two channels that originate from the kidneys and run downwards, parallel to the vertebral column, connecting these organs to the bladder.