A double J ureteral stent is inserted into the ureter to prevent or treat obstruction of the urine flow from the kidney into the bladder. J shaped curls are present at both ends to hold the tube in place and prevent migration.
The following features of the Ureteral stents make them reliable during endourological procedures.
| FEATURES | ADVANTAGES | BENEFITS |
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Material |
Medical grade polyurethane |
Superior biocompatibility and less encrustation |
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Thin wall |
Smaller profile |
Maximum drainage |
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Coating |
Hydrophilic coating |
Smooth placement |
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Different designs |
Hydrophilic stent, Stent with string, Multi-length stent, Tower peripheral stent, Stenosis stent |
Easy placement, cost efficient stent removal, easy adjustment of length, triangular shaft for efficient drainage, partially reinforced shaft for strictures |