Pigtail Suture Stents Significantly Reduce Stent-related Symptoms Compared to Conventional Double J Stents: A Prospective Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Double J (DJ) ureteral stents are commonly inserted after ureteroscopy (URS) procedures for stone treatment. However, stent-related symptoms are still a major issue.

Objective

To determine whether a commercially available pigtail suture stent (PSS) can reduce stent-related symptoms compared to a conventional DJ stent after uncomplicated URS.

Design setting and participants

We designed a randomized, single-blind, parallel-group trial from January to November 2020. The inclusion criteria were stone-free URS without intraprocedural complications. Patients with distal ureteral stones were excluded.

Intervention

Insertion of a PSS or DJ stent after URS.

Outcome measurements and statistical analysis

The primary endpoint was the Urinary Symptom Index

SUBMITTER: Bosio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8317849 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature