Pablo Contreras, Javier Zeballos, Luis Rico, Daniel Fiandra, Lorena Banda Ramos, Jorge Musetti
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Abstract
The incidence of ureteral stricture (UST) seems to be rising. As for other iatrogenic event, prevention is key. For impacted stones, timely laser treatment using proper power, fluid, and frequency settings is crucial in prevent UST. The use of paclitaxel-coated balloons to prevent UST after ureteroscopy for impacted stones is a promising approach, but more data are needed to confirm the efficacy of this strategy.
期刊介绍:
European Urology Focus is a new sister journal to European Urology and an official publication of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
EU Focus will publish original articles, opinion piece editorials and topical reviews on a wide range of urological issues such as oncology, functional urology, reconstructive urology, laparoscopy, robotic surgery, endourology, female urology, andrology, paediatric urology and sexual medicine. The editorial team welcome basic and translational research articles in the field of urological diseases. Authors may be solicited by the Editor directly. All submitted manuscripts will be peer-reviewed by a panel of experts before being considered for publication.