Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3862247 | The Journal of Urology | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Failure rates with a metallic stent are similar to those historically observed with traditional polyurethane based stents in malignant ureteral obstruction. The invasion of prostate cancer in the bladder significantly increases the risk of failure. Patients should be counseled and observed for subcapsular hematoma formation with this device.
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Authors
Zachariah G. Goldsmith, Agnes J. Wang, Lionel L. Bañez, Michael E. Lipkin, Michael N. Ferrandino, Glenn M. Preminger, Brant A. Inman,