Having a urinary stent : after urological or endoscopic surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37440
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Urology Department.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0584
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are going home with a ureteral stent inserted. It explains how long you will have the stent, how it is put in, care instructions, removal, and possible side effects. It lists what to do if your stent moves out of place, how it may affect daily activities, and whether it will increase your risk of urinary track infections (UTIs). A list of symptoms that need emergency medical attention is listed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Urology Department
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Stents
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Stents (Surgery)
- Specialty
- Urogenital System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are going home with a ureteral stent inserted. It explains how long you will have the stent, how it is put in, care instructions, removal, and possible side effects. It lists what to do if your stent moves out of place, how it may affect daily activities, and whether it will increase your risk of urinary track infections (UTIs). A list of symptoms that need emergency medical attention is listed.
- Notes
- Previous title: After stent insertion
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Urology Department, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0584
