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Ureteral stenting in urosepsis: a cautionary note
1Department of Radiology, Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|September 1, 1989
Summary
Double-J ureteral stents offer urinary drainage but can lead to sepsis. This case highlights the risk of ascending urosepsis, a rare but fatal complication following stent insertion.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Disease
Background:
- Double-J internal ureteral stents are commonly used for urinary drainage in patients with ureteral obstruction.
- Stent placement is generally considered a safe and comfortable procedure.
Observation:
- A case report details a patient who developed sepsis and died rapidly after a Double-J stent insertion.
- The patient's death was attributed to ascending urosepsis.
Findings:
- The study emphasizes the potential for ureteral stents to act as a conduit for ascending urinary tract infections.
- Sepsis is a rare but severe complication associated with ureteral stent placement.
Implications:
- Clinicians should be aware of the risk of urosepsis when considering ureteral stent insertion.
- Careful patient selection and monitoring are crucial to mitigate potential complications.