Insertion of a thin, narrow tube into the ureter to treat urine flow obstruction is called
A) intravenous pyelography.
B) ureteral stent placement.
C) intrathecal pyelography.
D) intra-arterial stent placement.
E) urethral stent placement.

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Ureteral stent placement involves the insertion of a thin, narrow tube into the ureter to treat urine flow obstruction. Intravenous pyelography, intrathecal pyelography, intra-arterial stent placement, and urethral stent placement are not related to the treatment of urine flow obstruction.

Insertion of a Thin, Narrow Tube into the Ureter to Treat