Kidney stone pain often starts suddenly. As the stone moves, the pain changes location and intensity. Pain often comes and goes in waves, which is made worse by the ureter contracting as it tries ...

The stent hadn’t helped after all; the impacted kidney had, in fact, been irreversibly damaged and was now functioning at a paltry 20%. Why? The cancer was back, and worse.

A patient-reported outcomes trial used the ICIQ-S to compare patient experiences and satisfaction after ureteroscopy with placement of a silicone or polyurethane stent.

For kidney stones that have lodged in the ureters, a ureteroscope may be used. No incision is made in this procedure. Instead, the surgeon passes a small fiberoptic instrument through the urethra and ...

Studies for an acute kidney stone episode may, in some situations, involve a range of radiological procedures which may include 1 or 2 plain Kidney Ureter Bladder (KUB ... but procedures such as ...

The global ureteral stent market is experiencing significant growth, with the market projected to rise from USD 385.9 million in 2022 to a promising USD 616.8 million by 2032, advancing at a steady ...