Timing of Ureteric Stent Removal and Occurrence of Urological Complications after Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Timing of Ureteric Stent Removal and Occurrence of Urological Complications after Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Implanting a ureteric stent during ureteroneocystostomy reduces the risk of leakage and ureteral stenosis after kidney transplantation (KTx), but it may also predispose to urinary tract infections (UTIs). The aim of this study is to determine the optimal timing for ureteric stent removal after KTx....

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Main Authors: Isis J. Visser, Jasper P. T. van der Staaij, Anand Muthusamy, Michelle Willicombe, Jeffrey A. Lafranca, Frank J. M. F. Dor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
kidney transplantation
urological complications
ureteric stent
urinary tract infection
timing of removal
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/5/689

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