Stent diameter and stent-related symptoms, does size matter? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The ureteral insertion of a silicone tube was first performed in 1967. A validated ureteral stent symptom questionnaire (USSQ) is used for an objective assessment of patient-reported stent-related symptoms. As the impact of stent diameter on the incidence of stent-related symptoms is unclear, we aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing USSQ reported outcomes when using a 6 Fr diameter ureteric stent, versus smaller diameter stents (4.

Periurethral abscess associated with deep dorsal vein thrombosis in a young male with cystolithiasis.

A case of periurethral abscess with an underlying deep dorsal vein thrombosis in a 35- year-old-male with a large bladder calculus is reported. The patient received antibiotics, a topical heparinoid, and underwent open cystolithotomy. The abscess drained spontaneously as the patient refused surgical intervention.

Photodynamic diagnosis in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma: A systematic review.

Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy and safety of photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UUTUC).

Materials And Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted. Included studies were assessed for the risks of bias and quality using appropriate tools.