Ureteral Stricture
Conditions
Brief summary
Our objective is to assess the effect of duration of ureteral rest, defined as time from conversion of ureteral stent to percutaneous nephrostomy, on stricture length prior to ureteral reconstruction surgery.
Interventions
Participation in the study will guarantee that participants will receive this procedure.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* \>18 years of age * Undergoing ureteral reconstruction surgery for ureteral stricture with conversion of an indwelling stent to a percutaneous nephrostomy tube for ureteral rest * Willing to sign informed consent form * Able to read and understand informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
* \<18 years of age * Inability to provide informed consent * Members of vulnerable patient populations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ureteral stricture length measured by antegrade or retrograde pyelogram | 2 weeks and 6 weeks post procedure |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ureteral Stricture Quality will be graded as either narrowed or obliterated segment. | 2 weeks and 6 weeks post procedure |
Countries
United States