ENDOLUMINAL URETHRAL STENTS - A REVIEW

Although Fabian first introduced the concept of an endourethral stent in 1980, recent developments in biomedical technology and the treatmen t philosophy of urethral obstruction has led to a resurgence of this c oncept. We review the past and current literature with regard to both temporary and permanent stents. Available stents are described, clinic al results summarized, and indications discussed.