Which type of ureteral catheter might be used to bypass a ureteral stricture?

a. Acorn-tip catheter
b. Olive-tip catheter
c. Garceau tapered-tip catheter
d. Flexible filiform-tip catheter


ANS: D
A flexible filiform tip is preferred when needed to bypass a ureteral stricture or obstruction for drainage.

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