Preliminary report shows BK viremia and viruria occurrence does not depend on double-J stent design in kidney transplantation, suggesting stent type does not modify viral infection risks.
BK virus is a major cause of chronic renal allograft failure.Transplant ureteral stent use has been reported as a risk factorfor BK virus infection. Recently, the use of a new type of ureteral stent (Magnetic Black Star) was reported in kidney transplant recipients. The aim ofthis preliminary report was to compare BK virus viremia and viruria occurrence depending on the type of double-J stent (standard versus Magnetic Black Star).
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