Pilot Study of Ureteral Movement in Stented Patients: First Step in Understanding Dynamic Ureteral Anatomy to Improve Stent Comfort

Abstract

By measuring stent position, we were able to quantify the range of motion of the ureter during changes in body position. Stent movement appears to be a combination of bowing in the proximal ureter and moving within the bladder. Future stent designs may take this into account to decrease stent-related symptoms.