Can magnitip double-J stent serve as a substitute for a standard double-J stent?

Abstract

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Use of magnetic double J stents in pediatric patients

“…This allowed the magnet to move and turn around more easily, thus facilitating contact with the urethral retrieval catheter's magnet, regardless of the position of the distal J. As a result of this improvement, the authors reported a stent removal success rate of 97% (9) , consistent with the latest studies available in the literature (10)(11)(12) .…”

The “ins and outs” of the magnetic ureteral stent: A novel innovation in Endourology

“…[4–6,8,13,14] Two studies found that postoperative morbidity related to MEDJUS use was significant. [7,8] However, two other studies reported that postoperative morbidity was not statistically significant. [4,5]…”

“…Traditional double-J ureteral stents are commonly used to maintain ureteral patency; however, they have been associated with a multitude of complications during the stent indwelling period and subsequent removal. [7,14]…”

“…Various geographical regions were represented, with most studies being European, 1 study by Farouk et al conducted in Egypt, and 2 studies conducted in Canada by Kapoor et al and Mitchell et al [5,7,10] The feasibility of conducting such studies in the aforementioned regions may be explained by established resource accessibility and advanced healthcare systems. However, there is a noticeable paucity of literature regarding MEDJUS within poorer socio-economic global regions, and as such, further research is required to adequately assess the utility thereof in such settings.…”

“…[8,10] Farouk et al and O'Kelly et al found no evidence of failed removal in either the MEDJUS or traditional double-J stent groups. [4,7] A potential disadvantage is the relative pain experienced by patients. This point is worth noting; however, the results varied.…”