September 27, 2026
Kidney (Ureteral) Stent Placement
What a ureteral stent is and why it is placed.
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A ureteral stent is a thin tube placed to keep urine flowing past a blockage or after stone surgery.
It is temporary and removed once the issue resolves.
It may cause some bladder irritation while in place.
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