Study to Enhance Understanding of Stent-Associated Symptoms: Rationale and Study Design.

ABSTRACT: Background: Ureteral stents are commonly employed after ureteroscopy to treat urinary stone disease, but the devices impose a substantial burden of stent-associated symptoms (SAS), including pain and urinary side effects. The NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Urinary Stone Disease Research Network sought to develop greater understanding of SAS causes and severity among individuals treated ureteroscopically for ureteral or renal stones. Materials and Methods: We designed a prospective, observational cohort study comprising adolescents and adults undergoing ureteroscopic intervention for ureteral or renal stones. Participants will undergo detailed symptom assessment using validated questionnaires, a psychosocial assessment, a

SUBMITTER: Scales CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8252909 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature