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[Double J catheter loop as consequence of endourologic procedure: case report]
F J Delgado Oliva1, M A Bonillo García, J L Palmero Martí
1Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia. frandelgol@hotmail.com
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|June 6, 2006
Summary
A double J catheter loop is a rare complication following ureteral stenosis treatment. This report details a case and its successful therapeutic management.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Endourology
- Medical Complications
Background:
- Iatrogenic complications can arise from endourological procedures.
- Ureteral stenosis treatment, such as pneumatic balloon dilatation, carries inherent risks.
Observation:
- A patient developed an unusual complication: an iatrogenic double J catheter loop.
- This occurred post-pneumatic balloon dilatation for ureteral stenosis.
Findings:
- The formation of a double J catheter loop was identified as an iatrogenic event.
- The patient's condition was successfully managed through specific therapeutic interventions.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing and managing rare iatrogenic complications in endourology.
- Informs clinical practice regarding potential catheter-related issues after ureteral procedures.
- Emphasizes the need for careful post-operative monitoring in patients undergoing ureteral interventions.
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