Is ureteral stenting really necessary after ureteroscopic lithotripsy with balloon dilatation of ureteral orifice?
In uncomplicated URS, balloon dilatation of the ureteral orifice should not significantly affect the decision for or against stent placement. Avoiding stents lowers costs and gives fewer irritative symptoms.
The results suggested that OMV produced from TK1402 play an important role in biofilm formation in strain TK1402.