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. 2012 Oct 11;10(4):372–377. doi: 10.1016/j.aju.2012.08.004

Table 1.

Indications for placing a JJ ureteric stent.

Indications
Relief of benign or malignant obstruction



Adjunct to stone therapy

  • For obstruction

  • For ESWL

  • For intraluminal lithotripsy

  • For ureteric instrumentation

  • For stone visualisation




Perioperative placement

  • Alignment of drainage elements

  • Maintenance of luminal calibre

  • After ureteric intervention

  • Identification of ureter(s)




Management of urinary leakage

  • Leak from trauma or surgery

  • Leak due to ureteric fistula