Table 2 Underlying Causes of Chronic Benign Strictures
From: Long-term outcomes of two types of metal stent for chronic benign ureteral strictures
Mesh (n = 25) | Thermo-expandable (n = 21) | |
|---|---|---|
Idiopathic | 5 (20.0) | 1 (4.8) |
Radiation therapy | 10 (40.0) | 3 (14.3) |
Retroperitoneal fibrosis | 5 (20.0) | 4 (19.0) |
Ureter stone | 0 (0.0) | 4 (19.0) |
Pelvic surgery | 2 (8.0) | 6 (28.6) |
UPJ obstruction | 0 (0.0) | 2 (9.5) |
Renal tuberculosis | 0 (0.0) | 1 (4.8) |
Fibromatosis | 1 (4.0) | 0 (0.0) |
Pelvic abscess | 2 (8.0) | 0 (0.0) |