Risk Factor Analysis and Management of Ureteral Double-J Stent Complications

[摘要] Double-J ureteral stents are commonly used to manage urinary obstructions. Pain, bladder irritative symptoms, and fever are usually signs of early complications related to double-J stents; late complications are more troublesome. We review 4 cases that highlight a variety of late complications with double-J stents (encrustation, migration, and fragmentation). Following a review of the literature, guidelines are established for monitoring potential risk factors as well as management strategies for prevention of possible complications when using double-J stents.

[学科分类] 基础医学

[关键词] Double-J stent;Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy;Stent migration;Fragmentation;Encrustation