Spontaneous fracture of indwelling polyurethane ureteral stents: A case series and review of literature

Authors

  • Michael E. Chua St. Luke’s Medical Center, Institute of Urology, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Marcelino L Morales St. Luke’s Medical Center, Institute of Urology, Quezon City, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.21

Abstract

Polyurethane, due to its low cost, high versatility and availability,

it commonly used for ureteral stents. Spontaneous fracture of these

stents is rare, and the most dreaded complication. We present four

cases of spontaneous fracture of indwelling polyurethane ureteral

stents and review the literature to identify potential factors and

preventive strategies.

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Author Biographies

Michael E. Chua, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Institute of Urology, Quezon City, Philippines

St. Luke’s Medical Center, Institute of Urology, Quezon City, Philippines

Marcelino L Morales, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Institute of Urology, Quezon City, Philippines

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2012-12-05

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Chua, M. E., & Morales, M. L. (2012). Spontaneous fracture of indwelling polyurethane ureteral stents: A case series and review of literature. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 6(5). https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.21

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Vol. 6 No. 5 (2012): CUAJ October

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