Table 1 General information on the unilateral and bilateral groups, noting that the isolated kidney group is included in the unilateral group.

From: Effect of retention time on renal function and kidney size in patients with indwelling DJ tubes

n

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

Unilateral group(42 + 5)

Bilateral group(23)

Age(years)

51.68 ± 13.99

62.7 ± 11.20

Retention time(moths)

67.94 ± 48.26

50.22 ± 29.65

Number of stent changes

9.60 ± 7.61

8.26 ± 9.50

Gender (female/male)

32/47(48.5%)

12/23(52.2%)

Right side

25/47(53.2%)

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Diabetes/Hypertension

11/47(23.4%)

8/23(34.8%)

Chronic kidney disease

2/47(4.3%)

11/23(47.8%)

First diagnosis of hydronephrosis

45/47(95.7%)

10/23(43.5%)

First diagnosis of positive urine culture

29/47(61.7%)

16/23(69.6%)

Malignant obstructive factors

28/47(59.6%)

22/23(95.7%)

History of pelvic surgery

25/47(53.2%)

18/23(78.3%)

History of pelvic radiation

18/47(38.3%)

9/23(39.1%)

History of chemotherapy

27/47(57.4%)

18/23(78.3%)