Ureteral stents are useful devices for urological management in pregnancy. However, stent encrustation occurs in up to 13% of patients and is related to increased indwelling time. Stent encrustation can be harmful for both the mother and the fetus, increasing their morbidity and mortality. Thus, whether prevention or cure is more cost effective is pertinent.
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Di Bello, F., Califano, G., Ruvolo, C.C. et al. Management and cost of stent encrustation in pregnancy. Nat Rev Urol 21, 3–4 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-023-00841-z
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