management of forgotten ureteral stents

Management of Forgotten Ureteral Stents

which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. We read with great interest the study reported by Ra-bani (1). The author reported their experiences in endo-scopic management of forgotten ureteral stents with large burden stone encrustation. As the author stated, ureteral stents are widely used in urology practices. How...

Endourological management of forgotten encrusted ureteral stents.

PURPOSE To present our experience and discuss the various endourological approaches for treating forgotten encrusted ureteral stents associated with stone formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS From July 2006 to December 2008, 14 patients (11 men and 3 women) with encrusted ureteral stents were analyzed. The average indwelling time of the stent was 4.9 years (range 1 to 12). Plain-film radiography ...

Forgotten Ureteral Stents: An Avoidable Morbidity.

OBJECTIVE To assess the clinical presentation of forgotten ureteral stents and highlight the etiological factors resulting in the retention of these stents. STUDY DESIGN Observational study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Department of Urology, Armed Forces Institute of Urology, Rawalpindi, from January 2010 to June 2011. METHODOLOGY Thirty-eight patients, with forgotten ureteral stents, ret...

Forgotten ureteral stents: who's at risk?

The sequelae from forgotten stents carry significant morbidity and costs. In this study, we attempt to identify potential risk factors that may make patients less likely to follow up for stent removal so that more effective prevention efforts may be directed at these persons. A single-institution retrospective analysis of 187 consecutive patients who had stents placed between January 2010 and D...

percutaneous and transurethral lithotripsy for forgotten ureteral stents

Percutaneous and Transurethral Lithotripsy for Forgotten Ureteral Stents

which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Ureteral stents are being used more commonly in the daily urological practice. They are functionally used to re-establish or maintain the patency of the ureter and are used to relieve ureteral obstruction, promote ureteral healing following surgery, and to assist with uret...