Antiretropulsion devices.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Stone migration during the treatment of ureteral stones can prove frustrating and increases both healthcare cost and patient morbidity. Antiretropulsion devices have been engineered to prevent stone migration. RECENT FINDINGS: Improvements in antiretropulsion devices allow for efficient prevention of stone migration during ureteroscopic lithotripsy with minimal adverse effects or complications. Multiple devices are now available each with advantages and disadvantages. New devices are currently engineered to prevent stone migration and maintain ureteral access. Antiretropulsion devices appear to be cost-effective to prevent stone migration during intracorporeal lithotripsy. SUMMARY: Antiretropulsion devices have been safely and effectively used during ureteroscopic procedures. These tools increase stone-free rates, decrease morbidity and new studies have demonstrated their cost-effectiveness.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Cabrera, FJ; Preminger, GM; Lipkin, ME
Published Date
- March 2014
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 24 / 2
Start / End Page
- 173 - 178
PubMed ID
- 24418744
Pubmed Central ID
- 24418744
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1473-6586
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/MOU.0000000000000032
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States