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Question by  Willem (24)

How long can you leave a ureteral stint in?

What is it for?

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

The stent facilitates the passage of urine from the kidney to the bladder in cases where blockage is a problem. The stent is in place as long as necessary; the urologist will discuss this with the patient.

 
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