A Technique For The Removal Of Ureteral Catheters In Infants And Children Using A Urethral Sound

UroToday.com - Dr. Juan Corrales, et al. reported on a technique for the removal of ureteral stents in infants and children using a urethral sound. They performed this procedure on 12 children, 8 girls and 4 boys between the ages of 6 months to 13 years. The procedure was performed under general anesthesia. A 12 French Guyon sound was used in 2 older boys who were 18 and 13 years of age. An 8 French or a 10 French Van Buren sound was used in infants and children.

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Filed under: Urology on July 16th, 2008