Observational studyBalkan medical journal2017
Management of Forgotten Ureteral Stents: Relationship Between Indwelling Time and Required Treatment Approaches.
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- Forgotten ureteral stents: a systematic review of literature.BMC urology · 2024Pooled it
- Does potassium citrate administration change the type and composition of encrusted material on Double-J stent compared to primary stone?International urology and nephrology · 2021Trial
- Investigation of current markers in predicting forgotten ureteral stent encrustation, accompanied by KUB, V-GUES and fecal scoring. here is the dilemma: does every forgotten stent become encrusted?World journal of urology · 2026Article
- [Effects of delayed ureteral stents removal during the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life and psychological status of postoperative patients with urinary calculi].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2023Article
- Endoscopic management of encrusted ureteral stents: outcomes and tips and tricks.World journal of urology · 2023Article
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for management neglected encrusted ureteral stent in a transplanted kidney: a case report.The Pan African medical journal · 2023Article
- Submucosal impaction of a forgotten DJ stent: addressing the unexpected.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- Huge encrusted ureteral stent forgotten for over 25 years: A case report.World journal of clinical cases · 2020Article
- Risks of forgotten double-J ureteric stents after ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based study.Scientific reports · 2020Article
- The use of Alken Metal Telescopic Dilator for 'X-ray-free' PCNL in neglected DJ stent patient: A case report.Urology case reports · 2020Article
- Considerations in the Triage of Urologic Surgeries During the COVID-19 Pandemic.European urology · 2020Article
- Pyelolithotomy in a Patient with Complete Coraliform Calcification Induced by a Double-J Ureteral Stent.Case reports in urology · 2019Article
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- External Validation and Comparison of Current Scoring Systems in Encrusted Ure-teral Stent Management: a Multicenter Study.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundDouble-J stents are widely used in urology practice, and removal of these stents can sometimes be forgotten.
aimsTo investigate whether indwelling time of double-J stent can predict which treatment modality is required for removal of the stent from the body. STUDY
designA multicentre, retrospective observational study.
methodsThe data of 57 patients who were treated for forgotten ureteral stents between January 2007 and December 2014 were evaluated retrospectively. Patients were classified into four groups according to indwelling time of the stents: 6-12 months, 13-24 months, 25-36 months, and <36 months. Encrustation and associated stone burden of the stents were evaluated with non-contrast stone protocol computerised tomography.
resultsPatients were classified according to their duration of the stent indwelling time. Simple cystoscopic stent retrieval was performed in 71.4% of patients in the 6-12 months group, 44% of patients in the 13-24 months group, 6.2% of patients in the 25-36 months group, and 11.1% of patients in the <36 months group. A percutaneous or open surgery was required in no patients with an indwelling time of double-J stent shorter than 30 months.
conclusionTransurethral and/or percutaneous combined endo-urological approaches are usually sufficient for the removal of forgotten double-J stents. Transurethral procedures are sufficient for the treatment of patients with double-J stent indwelling times less than 30 months.
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