Effect of ureteric stents on urological infection and graft function following renal transplantation

Table 1 Indications for stent placement during the initial transplant procedure n (%)

Reason		Comments
Routine	159 (86.9)
Ureter related	9 (4.9)	e.g., Stripped ureter
Poor kidney perfusion	6 (3.3)
Contracted/thin bladder	3 (1.6)	Compliance mismatch
Technical factors	3 (1.6)	e.g., intra-abdominal implantation
Ileal conduit	1 (0.5)
Small kidney	1 (0.5)	Concern about size of renal artery
Long cold ischaemia time (> 24 h)	1 (0.5)
Total	183 (99.8)