2019 Volume 32 Issue 2 Pages 185-189
Purpose : The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes associated with full-length metallic stents for decompression of malignant ureteral obstruction.
Material and Methods : We reviewed the clinical outcomes of 16 ureteral units in 11 patients who were diagnosed with malignant ureteral obstruction between December 2014 and April 2017.
Results : The mean observation period was 4.0 months (0.6 to 9 months). Mean Serum creatinine levels improved from 1.77 (0.65 to 5.4) mg/dL to 1.11 (0.71 to 2.14) mg/dL after metallic ureteral stents placed. According to Core Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Score (CLSS) for the assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with full-length metallic stents, not only in 5 out of 6 cases improved in the QOL index but also the progression of LUTS was not observed.
Conclusions : Full-length metallic ureteral stents are effective in preserving renal functional and improving QOL associated with LUTS for patients with malignant ureteral obstruction.
