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ureteroscopy (ureterorenoscopy)

Endoscopic examination of the ureters. (see cystoscopy) Indications: - urinary calculus - ureteral stone - ureteral neoplasm Procedure: - can remove stone with a small basket on the end of the endoscope Complications: - risk of infections associated with reprocessed urological endoscopes, including cystoscopes, ureteroscopes, & cystourethroscopes [2]

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cystoscopy (cystourethroscopy) ureter

Specific

ureteral endoscopy with foreign body/stone removal ureteral endoscopy with radiation insertion

General

urinary endoscopy

References

  1. FDA MedWatch. April 1, 2021 Infections Associated with Reprocessed Urological Endoscopes - Letter to Health Care Providers https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/infections-associated-reprocessed-urological-endoscopes-letter-health-care-providers
  2. Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/cystoscopy/index.htm