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  2. Ureteral stent - Wikipedia

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    A ureteral stent (pronounced you-REE-ter-ul), or ureteric stent, is a thin tube inserted into the ureter to prevent or treat obstruction of the urine flow from the kidney. The length of the stents used in adult patients varies between 24 and 30 cm. Additionally, stents come in differing diameters or gauges, to fit different size ureters.

  3. Kidney stone disease - Wikipedia

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    The presence of indwelling ureteral stents may cause minimal to moderate discomfort, frequency or urgency incontinence, and infection, which in general resolves on removal. Most ureteral stents can be removed cystoscopically during an office visit under topical anesthesia after resolution of urolithiasis. [116]

  4. Ureteric balloon catheter - Wikipedia

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    During the healing process urine drains through the wide central lumen while the balloon remains inflated. The ureteric balloon catheter may be used in conjunction with a double J stent for additional drainage. To remove the catheter after several weeks the balloon is deflated by snipping the distal end of the catheter.

  5. Stent - Wikipedia

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    Ureteral stents are used for various purposes, such as temporary measures to prevent damage to a blocked kidney until a stone removal procedure can be performed, providing drainage for compressed ureters caused by tumors, and preventing spasms and collapse of the ureter after trauma during procedures like stone removal. The thread attached to ...

  6. Hydronephrosis - Wikipedia

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    Left sided hydronephrosis in a person with an atrophic right kidney. Stent is also present (image below). Left sided hydronephrosis, coronal view. Stent is also present. Treatment of hydronephrosis focuses on the removal of the obstruction and drainage of the urine that has accumulated behind the obstruction.

  7. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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    Chronic kidney disease. High cholesterol ... (coronary angioplasty with stent placement): A percutaneous coronary intervention involves opening up a narrowed artery in your heart with a thin tube ...

  8. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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    Endovascular surgery. Coronary artery bypass surgery. Coronary artery stents. Arrhythmia. Not all arrhythmias require treatment, but some can lead to complications such as a heart attack or stroke.

  9. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

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    "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a congested chest can be uncomfortable to say the least.