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Nephroureteral Catheter vs Stent

Date: May 7, 2025

Question:

What is the correct way to report this procedure?

"INDICATION: Hydronephrosis. Acute kidney injury.

TECHNIQUE: The pre-existing retrograde biliary drains used as ureteral stents were prepped and draped. The catheters were then cut and catheters removed under fluoroscopic guidance.

FINDINGS: Bilateral retrograde ureteral stents were removed and completely intact. The stents were externally accessible via the urostomy.

IMPRESSION: Successful removal of bilateral retrograde ureteral stents."

Question ID : 22292
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