The ureteral stent device includes a ureteral stent comprising two opposed ends, and a drug delivery component associated with at least one end of the ureteral stent.

In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent.

The ureteral stent assembly also includes an elongate positioner (120) for positioning the ureteral stent (110) within the body of the patient.

Ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis (stones causing a blockage)

Ureteral obstruction & hydronephrosis (stones causing a blockage)

Complications such as ureteric stasis were rare (3 cases).

Recognizing the risk of ureteric injury in abdominal surgery

The bladder end (12) of the ureteral catheter (10) is open.

Ureteral trauma may lead to swelling, ureteral obstruction, and flank pain and may require subsequent interventions such as hospital admission or secondary ureteral stent placement.

Recognizing the risk of ureteric injury in abdominal surgery

A solid mass of this size will not go away on its own.

A laparoscopic surgery can help deal with Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction (10).

Ureteral stent devices having improved drug delivery capabilities are provided.

A ureteral stent assembly includes a ureteral stent (110) having a distal end portion (112), a proximal end portion (114), and a medial end portion (116).

There is further provided a method for using the urethral catheter.