Spontaneous fragmentation of a double J stent

Spontaneous fragmentation of a double J stent

A variety of indications have made the use of double J stents routine in urology. Minimal and moderate side effects of ureteral stent are common, when the indwelling time exceeds 6 weeks the incidence of severe complications, like fragmentation increase. We report a case of stent fragmentation after...

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Veröffentlicht in:International urology and nephrology 1997, Vol.29 (3), p.307-311
Hauptverfasser: Adsan, O, Güner, E, Oztürk, B, Ataman, T, Cetinkaya, M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Foreign-Body Migration - etiology
Foreign-Body Migration - therapy
Humans
Kidney Calculi - surgery
Male
Nephrectomy
Postoperative Complications
Stents - adverse effects
Time Factors
Ureter
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Zusammenfassung:A variety of indications have made the use of double J stents routine in urology. Minimal and moderate side effects of ureteral stent are common, when the indwelling time exceeds 6 weeks the incidence of severe complications, like fragmentation increase. We report a case of stent fragmentation after an indwelling period of 12 months. Despite the variety of complications the severity requires close monitoring of the patient.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1007/BF02550927