Treatments For Anuria

Ureteral Stents

Ureteral stents are tiny tubes made of plastic or metal inserted into a blocked passageway to reopen it. They are a common treatment for anuria caused by kidney stones. In the ureteral stent process, patients are put under anesthesia, and then a doctor places a stent of about ten inches in length inside the ureter, which is the tube running from the kidney to the bladder. This allows urine to flow freely through the stent, so the body can start disposing of excess waste and fluid.

In some cases, such as a ureter blocked by a tumor putting pressure on it, the ureteral stent may be permanent, though these tubes need to be changed every four months. However, it is sometimes just a temporary treatment used to help the kidney drain while the swelling goes down. Patients who have a stent can expect to feel like they need to go to the bathroom every few minutes, and occasionally, they may experience pink-tinged urine, bladder cramps, or burning sensation while urinating.

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