Use of Reversed Nephroureteral Stent as Suprapubic Cystoureteral Catheter

Nieh, Peter T.

From the Division of Urology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut

^*Current address: Lahey Clinic Medical Center, 41 Mall Rd., Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805.

Accepted August 29, 1986.

Journal of Urology 137(2):p 235-237, February 1987. | DOI: 10.1016/S0022-5347(17)43965-6

ABSTRACT

By the reversal of the existing nephroureteral stent system a vesicoureteral stent exiting through the suprapubic site is created. The major advantages of this system Include avoidance of side holes along the stent, avoidance of a urethral catheter, ease of access for contrast medium studies to monitor healing, comfort and ease of removal The major application of the system would be for lower ureteral surgery. Development of a 5F catheter with a shorter kidney-to-bladder length would permit use of this system in children.