Journal article
Non-stented versus stented urethroplasty for distal hypospadias repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Studies have shown that non-stented distal hypospadias repair eliminates stent-related bladder spasm and stent removal discomfort without increasing complications; however, results are inconsistent. We performed a systematic review to assess the complication rates of non-stented compared to the stented distal hypospadias repair.
METHODS: The literature search included randomized control trials (RCTs) and cohort studies published …
Authors
Chua M; Welsh C; Amir B; Silangcruz JM; Ming J; Gnech M; Sanger S; Lorenzo A; Braga LH; Bägli D
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Urology, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 212–219
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2018
DOI
10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.11.023
ISSN
1477-5131