Ureteric stent versus percutaneous nephrostomy for acute ureteral obstruction - clinical outcome and quality of life: a bi-center prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To compare quality of life (QoL) indices between ureteral stent (DJS) and nephrostomy tube (PCN) inserted in the setting of acute ureteral obstruction.

Methods

Prospective bi-centered study. Over the span of 2 years, 45 DJS and 30 PCN patients were recruited. Quality of life was assessed by 2 questionnaires, EuroQol EQ-5D and 'Tube symptoms' questionnaire, at 2 time points (at discharge after drainage and before definitive treatment).

Results

Patients' demographics and pre-drainage data were similar. There were no clinically significant differences in patient's recovery between the groups, including post procedural pain, defeverence, returning to baseline renal function, and septic shock complications. More DJS patients presented to the emergency room with

SUBMITTER: Shoshany O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6712738 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature