Abstract:Objective To evaluate the clinical application of ureteral catheter and the inner core of ureteral access sheath dilate ureter in secondary flexible ureteroscope lithotripsy with placement difficult of ureteral access sheath.Methods For nine patients were treated with 5F ureteral stent placement in one stage and flexible ureteroscope lithotripsy with placement difficult of ureteral access sheath in the second stage, 5F ureteral catheter and the 12F inner core of ureteral access sheath were used to dilate the ureter, then ureteral access sheath was placed and flexible ureteroscope holmium laser lithotripsy followed.Results The ureteral access sheath of nine patients were placed in a satisfactory position after dilation, and lithotrity was successfully performed, all patients were no serious complications. No ureteral stricture occurred in 6 months of postoperative follow-up.Conclusion The clinical application of ureteral catheter and inner core of ureteral access sheath dilatation of ureter can improve the successful rate of operation, reduce operation risks and the financial burden of patients. It is safe, effective and convenient method.