The only book dedicated to this important area of urology, Ureteric Stenting comprehensively reviews the entire topic, providing highly specialized advice to enable outstanding clinical management of patients. All aspects of ureteric stenting are covered, from basic to complex, giving urologists, nephrologists and trainees an authoritative and up–to–date guide on best clinical practice. INDICE: List of Contributors vii .Foreword x .Preface xi .1 Anatomy of the Human Ureter 1 .2 Anatomic Variations of the Ureter 10 .3 The Pathophysiology of Upper Tract Obstruction 16 .4 Physiology of the Human Ureter 29 .5 Etiology of Ureteric Obstruction 48 .6 The Role of the Interventional Radiologist in Managing Ureteric Obstruction 55 .7 Emergency Management of Ureteric Obstruction 67 .8 The History and Evolution of Ureteral Stents 75 .9 Ureteral Stent Materials: Past, Present, and Future 83 .10 Physical Characteristics of Stents 91 .11 Coated and Drug –Eluting Stents 102 .12 Coated and Drug –Eluting Ureteric Stents 110 .13 Ureteric Stents: A Perspective from the Developing World 118 .14 Ethical Issues in Ureteric Stenting 130 .15 Equipment and Technical Considerations During Ureteric Stenting 136 .16 Extra –Anatomic Stent Urinary Bypass 149 .17 Detour Extra –Anatomical Ureteric Stent 161 .18 Tandem Ureteral Stents 175 .19 Biodegradable Ureteric Stents 182 .20 Metallic Ureteric Stents 192 .21 Removal of Ureteric Stents 203 .22 Encrustation of Indwelling Urinary Devices 215 .23 Stent Migration 227 .24 Health –Related Quality of Life and Ureteric Stents 238 .25 Evidence Base for Stenting 264 .26 Robotic Ureteric Reconstruction 278 .27 Indwelling Ureteric Stents Health Economics Considerations 287 .28 Ureteric Stents: The Future 296 .Index 298
- ISBN: 978-1-119-08568-3
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 14/04/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés