Prevention strategies for ureteral stricture following ureteroscopic lithotripsy

Ureteral stricture formation after ureteroscopic lithotripsy is a late complication that can lead to hydronephrosis and a subsequent risk of renal deterioration. The specific incidence is unknown, and the mechanism of stricture formation has not been completely explained. In this review, we summariz...

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Main Authors: Hao Dong, Yonghan Peng, Ling Li, Xiaofeng Gao
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-04-01
Series:Asian Journal of Urology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221438821730084X
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description Ureteral stricture formation after ureteroscopic lithotripsy is a late complication that can lead to hydronephrosis and a subsequent risk of renal deterioration. The specific incidence is unknown, and the mechanism of stricture formation has not been completely explained. In this review, we summarize the current evidence regarding the incidence of this condition and discuss its pathogenesis. We then list preventive strategies to reduce the morbidity of ureteral strictures. Keywords: Ureteroscopy, Ureteral stricture, Lithotripsy, Complications
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spelling doaj-art-0222e99acf7040bba5ca4c519d072aab2025-08-20T01:59:26ZengElsevierAsian Journal of Urology2214-38822018-04-01529410010.1016/j.ajur.2017.09.002Prevention strategies for ureteral stricture following ureteroscopic lithotripsyHao Dong0Yonghan Peng1Ling Li2Xiaofeng Gao3Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, ChinaCorresponding author.; Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, ChinaUreteral stricture formation after ureteroscopic lithotripsy is a late complication that can lead to hydronephrosis and a subsequent risk of renal deterioration. The specific incidence is unknown, and the mechanism of stricture formation has not been completely explained. In this review, we summarize the current evidence regarding the incidence of this condition and discuss its pathogenesis. We then list preventive strategies to reduce the morbidity of ureteral strictures. Keywords: Ureteroscopy, Ureteral stricture, Lithotripsy, Complicationshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221438821730084X
spellingShingle Hao Dong
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Prevention strategies for ureteral stricture following ureteroscopic lithotripsy
Asian Journal of Urology
title Prevention strategies for ureteral stricture following ureteroscopic lithotripsy
title_full Prevention strategies for ureteral stricture following ureteroscopic lithotripsy
title_fullStr Prevention strategies for ureteral stricture following ureteroscopic lithotripsy
title_full_unstemmed Prevention strategies for ureteral stricture following ureteroscopic lithotripsy
title_short Prevention strategies for ureteral stricture following ureteroscopic lithotripsy
title_sort prevention strategies for ureteral stricture following ureteroscopic lithotripsy
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