Current Frontiers in Ureteral Stent Development

Authors: Giyasov ShI* and Nuriddinov KhZ

DOI: 10.23880/oajun-16000225

Volume 8, Issue 1

Abstract

This article describes the early history of stents, their current state, and future directions. We analyzed the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases up to December 2021 to find recent information about future stent developments. Today, ureteral stents are widely used in urology for the treatment of upper urinary tract obstruction. However, the polymeric materials from which stents are made are prone to bacterial colonization, the development of urinary tract infections and salt encrustation. In addition, stents, after performing their function, require additional interventions to remove them. The new generation of stents will have improved properties, antibacterial activity, and biodegradability in the body.

Keywords: Urinary tract drainage; Ureteral Stent; Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction; Metallic Stents; Magnesium Alloy; Zinc Alloy

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