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To evaluate if renal function loss and hydronephrosis due to a silent ureteral stone might be reversed.We prospectively selected patients with silent ureteral stones between January 2006 and January 2014. A silent case was considered if there were no specific or subjective symptoms related to the ureteral stone. Patient, stone, and kidney characteristics were evaluated preoperatively, 3 and 12 months...
To compare intra- and postoperative data of patients who underwent ureterorenoscopy (URS) with an access sheath, with and without postoperative stenting.We retrospectively identified patients who underwent flexible URS with a ureteral access sheath between January 2102 and January 2013. Two surgeons performed all cases; one who routinely stents after flexible ureteroscopy and a second who selectively...