The only book dedicated to this important area of urology, Ureteric Stenting comprehensively reviews the entire topic, providing highly specialized advice to enable outstanding clinical management of patients. All aspects of ureteric stenting are covered, from basic to complex, giving urologists, nephrologists and trainees an authoritative and up-to-date guide on best clinical practice.

List of Contributors viiForeword xPreface xi1 Anatomy of the Human Ureter 12 Anatomic Variations of the Ureter 103 The Pathophysiology of Upper Tract Obstruction 164 Physiology of the Human Ureter 295 Etiology of Ureteric Obstruction 486 The Role of the Interventional Radiologist in Managing Ureteric Obstruction 557 Emergency Management of Ureteric Obstruction 678 The History and Evolution of Ureteral Stents 759 Ureteral Stent Materials: Past, Present, and Future 8310 Physical Characteristics of Stents 9111 Coated and Drug?-Eluting Stents 10212 Coated and Drug?-Eluting Ureteric Stents 11013 Ureteric Stents: A Perspective from the Developing World 11814 Ethical Issues in Ureteric Stenting 13015 Equipment and Technical Considerations During Ureteric Stenting 13616 Extra?-Anatomic Stent Urinary Bypass 14917 Detour Extra?-Anatomical Ureteric Stent 16118 Tandem Ureteral Stents 17519 Biodegradable Ureteric Stents 18220 Metallic Ureteric Stents 19221 Removal of Ureteric Stents 20322 Encrustation of Indwelling Urinary Devices 21523 Stent Migration 22724 Health?-Related Quality of Life and Ureteric Stents 23825 Evidence Base for Stenting 26426 Robotic Ureteric Reconstruction 27827 Indwelling Ureteric Stents - Health Economics Considerations 28728 Ureteric Stents: The Future 296Index 298