Jiang C. et al., 2024: Experience in treating encrusted ureteral stents.

Jiang C, He L, Huang D, Ke C. Asian J Surg.
Department of Urology, The First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District Chengdu, 610100, China.
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Longquanyi District Chengdu, 610100, China.
Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 650101, China.

Abstract

Ureteral stents have been widely used in many urological procedures. With the widespread use of ureter stents, the complications are increasing. The most harmful complications of ureteral stents indwelling are infection, encrustation, stone formation, and breakage due to a long-term placement after surgical operations. The removal of an encrusted ureteral stent is a challenge that may lead to serious complications if not managed properly. In this study, we present our experience of management of encrusted ureteral stents.

Asian J Surg. 2024 Feb;47(2):1121-1122. doi: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.10.136. Epub 2023 Nov PMID: 38008622 FREE ARTICLE