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Silicone vs. Polyurethane Stent: The Final Countdown.

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Authors

Mathias, Suresh 
Wiseman, Oliver 

Abstract

Ureteric stents are conventionally used in daily urological practice. There is ongoing debate on the superiority of different stent materials, particularly in terms of patient tolerance. We conducted a literature review to compare silicone stents and stents made of other materials from a patient tolerability perspective. We conclude that silicone stents are better tolerated but further research is required.

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Keywords

biofilm, encrustation, stent-associated symptoms, ureteral stents

Journal Title

J Clin Med

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Journal ISSN

2077-0383
2077-0383

Volume Title

11

Publisher

MDPI AG