Pd35-07 Chronic Indwelling Ureteral Stents: Does Stent Length or Stiffness Affect Encrustation?

Abstract

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Limiting the amount of ionizing radiation exposure for both patients and staff is an important principle in the management of patients with kidney stones. While ultrasound guided access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been shown to help reduce the amount of radiation associated with this operation, the radiation exposure associated with the remaining e724