A superhydrophilic zwitterionic hydrogel coating for enhancing long-term anti-bacterial adhesion and anti-encrustation properties of ureteral stents.

Prolonged indwelling of ureteral stents often leads to encrustation, which can cause functional failure and poses a significant clinical challenge. Zwitterionic polymers exhibit excellent anti-fouling performance due to their strong surface hydration…

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