Investigating the flow dynamics in the obstructed and stented ureter by means of a biomimetic artificial model

Double-J stenting is the most common clinical method employed to restore the upper urinary tract drainage, in the presence of a ureteric obstruction. After implant, stents provide an immediate pain relief by decreasing the pressure in the renal pelvis (P). However, their long-term usage can cause in...

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Main Authors: Clavica, Francesco (Author), Zhao, Xuefeng (Author), ElMahdy, Motaz (Author), Drake, Marcus (Author), Zhang, Xunli (Author), Carugo, Dario (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014-02-03.
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