Cystoscopic stent removal using a guidewire loop
Stent removal is a simple procedure performed with a rigid cystoscope and a stent removal forceps. In the rare event when the stent removal forceps does not work or breaks down, a guidewire loop can be used to remove the stent.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2017;volume=33;issue=3;spage=253;epage=254;aulast=Oswal |
Summary: | Stent removal is a simple procedure performed with a rigid cystoscope and a stent removal forceps. In the rare event when the stent removal forceps does not work or breaks down, a guidewire loop can be used to remove the stent. |
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ISSN: | 0970-1591 1998-3824 |