Contribution of Hypersensitivity to Postureteroscopy Ureteral Stent Pain: Findings From Study to Enhance Understanding of Stent-associated Symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the relationships between preoperative hypersensitivity to pain and central sensitization, and postoperative ureteral stent pain after ureteroscopy (URS) for urinary stones.

Methods

Adults enrolled in the STudy to Enhance uNderstanding of sTent-associated Symptoms (STENTS) underwent quantitative sensory testing (QST) prior to URS and stent placement. Hypersensitivity to mechanical pain was assessed using a pressure algometer. Participants rated their pain intensity to pressure applied to the ipsilateral flank area and lower abdominal quadrant on the side of planned stent placement, and the contralateral forearm (control). Pressure pain thresholds were also assessed. Central sensitization was assessed by applying a pointed stimulator (pinprick) and calcul

SUBMITTER: Lai HHH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11215756 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature