<P> A ureteral stent , sometimes as well called ureteric stent , is a thin tube inserted into the ureter to prevent or treat obstruction of the urine flow from the kidney . The length of the stents used in adult patients varies between 24 and 30 cm . Additionally , stents come in differing diameters or gauges , to fit different size ureters . The stent is usually inserted with the aid of a cystoscope . One or both ends of the stent may be coiled to prevent it from moving out of place ; this is called a JJ stent , double J stent or pig - tail stent . </P>
<P> A ureteral stent , sometimes as well called ureteric stent , is a thin tube inserted into the ureter to prevent or treat obstruction of the urine flow from the kidney . The length of the stents used in adult patients varies between 24 and 30 cm . Additionally , stents come in differing diameters or gauges , to fit different size ureters . The stent is usually inserted with the aid of a cystoscope . One or both ends of the stent may be coiled to prevent it from moving out of place ; this is called a JJ stent , double J stent or pig - tail stent . </P>
where is a stent inserted for kidney stones
where is a stent inserted for kidney stones
the ureter
the ureter