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Guidewires and Angled Catheters

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Ureteroscopy

Part of the book series: Current Clinical Urology ((CCU))

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In addition to the technological advances in fiberoptic telescopes, the evolution of ancillary equipment for ureteroscopy has been crucial to the development of endoscopy as a subspecialty within Urology. Angled catheters and guidewires are two essential tools that have enabled Endourologists to perform advanced maneuvers, thus broadening the diagnostic and therapeutic indications for ureteroscopy.

The following chapter describes the various types of guidewires and angled catheters, including their sizes, shapes, and compositions. Clinical scenarios are also detailed in which different wires and catheters are used in difficult situations.

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  1. The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, Hofstra North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, New Hyde Park, NY, USA

    Nikhil Waingankar M.D., Zeph Okeke M.D. & Arthur D. Smith M.D.

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  1. Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Department of Urology, The Cleveland Clinic, 2842 Fontenay Road, Cleveland, 44120, Ohio, USA

    Manoj Monga

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Waingankar, N., Okeke, Z., Smith, A.D. (2013). Guidewires and Angled Catheters. In: Monga, M. (eds) Ureteroscopy. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-206-3_10

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