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Ureteric stents are one of the most used tools in urology. As they are often necessary it is imperative to correctly indicate a stent placement, following conscious and evidence-based criteria. However, they present a significant drawback, since up to 80% of patients present bothersome symptoms that negatively affect quality of life. There are many strategies to reduce stented patient’s morbidity: First a proper stenting indication is needed to avoid unnecessary stenting; Minimizing stent indwelling time is also crucial; Currently, numerous materials are available including relatively stiff (polyurethane) to relatively soft (silicone), materials that’s seems to influence patient stent-related symptoms; Finally, choosing a proper stent length according to the patients anatomy and a correct placement may reduce further stent bothersome. All these different approaches may be implemented in daily practice to help reduce adverse effects and complications in stented patients. |
