The Hilzo stent is a fully covered PTFE/nitinol stent for use in the ureter. The inner PTFE covering prevents tumour ingrowth and the outer spiral of PTFE helps to prevent stent migration. We feel it will be much less prone to migration than the Allium stent. The stent is licenced to be...
read full descriptionThis is a ureteric stent from Coloplast. Our Chief Editor Dr Phil Haslam said; "For a routine ureteric stenting I personally use 7 or 8 F coloplast DJ". The product is marketed as 'a stent without eyes on the straight section'. Have you used this stent? If so, please share...
read full descriptionThis ureteric stent from Boston Scientific is de signed with high retention coil strength to help maintain pigtail shape and prevent stent migration. It has a high ID/OD ratio and larger inner lumen to facilitate drainage and patency. A biocompatible material is designed for up to a...
read full descriptionAllium's Ureteral Stents are self-expanding large caliber stents, 24Fr - 30Fr (8 and 10mm) in diameter, made of a super elastic alloy covered by a polymeric material for preventing tissue ingrowth. Allium Ureteral Stents are intended for temporary long or short-term use in malignant or...
read full descriptionThis device is designed for malignant ureteral obstruction procedures. A triple layered membrane prevents the risk of tumour ingrowth and reduces encrustation. We have had good success using this stent in malignant ureteric strictures where the usual plastic JJ stents have failed. Ureters...
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