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Ureteric stricture after rirs
What are the chances of ureteral stricture after rirs if done in impacted stone that caused moderate hydronephrosis? It is rare or common?
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Dr. Siddharth Kumar
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8 yrs exp
Ranchi
There are chances of urethral stricture disease after impacted stone has been dealt with flexible ureteroscopy (fURS or RIRS) but dj stent deployment post procedure reduces it's chances to a great extent. When done carefully and skillfully it's a very effective procedure.
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