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Title: [The double-J ureteral catheter. Clinical indications]. Author: Vallejo Herrador J, Burgos Revilla FJ, Maganto Pavón E, Téllez Martínez-Fornés M, Sánchez de la Muela Naverac P, Martín-Laborda Bergasa F. Journal: Arch Esp Urol; 1997 Dec; 50(10):1089-97. PubMed ID: 9494198. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To analyze the clinical indications of double-J ureteral catheters. METHODS: The most relevant studies published in the literature since the self-retained indwelling catheter was first described in 1967 are reviewed. RESULTS: The experience and results reported in the most relevant studies are presented. CONCLUSIONS: The double J ureteral catheter is essential in urological practice. Although its clinical indications are well-established, its use depends on the urologist's experience in most of the cases.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]