URETERAL OCCLUSION PROSTHESIS

Although temporary or definitive complete ureteral occlusion is rarely needed, there is a considerable number of reports introducing differe nt devices to achieve this goal, most of which can be inserted with mi nimally invasive procedures. Easy placement is considered of paramount importance, as the candidates are very often in bad general condition as a result of previous surgery, radiotherapy, or other palliative tr eatments for cancer, A device that can be inserted and removed percuta neously is presented herein, It can be employed in cases of ureteral f istulas resulting from radiotherapy and ureterosigmoidostomy with good results. The technique is simple and not time consuming.