Evidence Base for Stenting

This chapter focuses on the most commonly contended scenarios where stents may or may not be utilized. It appraises the medical literature surrounding these scenarios and provides an examination of the supporting evidence behind their management. The chapter also focuses on ureteral calculi‐related obstruction and resultant infected hydronephrosis. Ureteral stenting after endoscopic lithotripsy is thought to prevent ureteral obstruction and …