Knotting of a ureteric stent in a child

Knotting of a ureteric stent in a child

Knotting of ureteric stents is an unusual complication of their use and has not previously been reported in a child. We present a case of a 4-year-old that developed symptomatic hydronephroureter following removal of a multilength stent, which had knotted at the proximal loop. The child made a full...

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Veröffentlicht in:International urology and nephrology 2005-09, Vol.37 (3), p.493-494
Hauptverfasser: Corbett, H J, Dickson, A P
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anastomosis, Surgical
Child
Device Removal
Humans
Hydronephrosis - etiology
Kidney Pelvis - surgery
Stents - adverse effects
Ureteral Obstruction - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:Knotting of ureteric stents is an unusual complication of their use and has not previously been reported in a child. We present a case of a 4-year-old that developed symptomatic hydronephroureter following removal of a multilength stent, which had knotted at the proximal loop. The child made a full recovery but knotting must be considered if resistance is encountered during stent removal.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1007/s11255-005-2084-1