Abstract
We read with great interest the study report by Ji et al. (Urol Res, doi:10.1007/s00240-012-0476-0, 2012) about the impact of the intentional ureteral stenting on the success rate of calculus extraction by second ureteroscopy, when the initial ureteroscopy failed. Actually, sometimes ureteral stone treatment pose challenging problems for the urologists. This study has filled an important gap on this field. If flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripter are not available pre-existing stent may improve the success rate of a subsequent ureteroscopy for impacted ureteral stones. Because, post-stent ureteroscopy has the advantage of working through a dilated ureter. We would like to add some additional comments and suggestions in addition to the authors’ discussion, which is noteworthy in several respects.
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Bostanci, Y., Ozden, E., Atac, F. et al. The double wire technique: an alternative method for difficult ureteroscopic access. Urol Res 40, 783–784 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-012-0491-1
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