A stent is a tube that is inserted into a duct or tubular structure in the body, such as an artery, to hold it open. The procedure is called stenting. Stents can help prevent or counteract localized flow constriction and also allow access for...
Cystoscopy is a urologic procedure where a doctor inspects the inside of the bladder with a scope. The cystoscopic procedure can evaluate recurrent infections, check the prostate, look for bladder polyps and investigate urinary bleeding. It is...
A stent is small tube made of a metal or fabric mesh that is inserted into the body to improve the flow of fluids---usually blood through a blood vessel. Doctors place kidney stents in the renal arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood to the...
Hydronephrosis is characterized by a warping or ballooning of the renal pelvis and calyxes in the kidney, caused by increased pressure inside the kidney due to a blockage to the free flow of urine. The renal pelvis is a funnel-like tube that forms...
Kidney stones occur when small hard deposits develop within the kidneys, according to the MayoClinic.com. These stones typically consist of mineral and acid salts. Kidney stones form for many reasons, but most the common cause is dehydration. When...
Kidney stones, or nephrolithiasis, are an uncommon illness during pregnancy. The majority of stones consist of calcium-containing crystals. As one of the most common causes of abdominal pain in pregnant patients in the second and third...
