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Symptoms arising from Double-J ureteral stents
1Department of Surgery, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, England.
The Journal of Urology
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Double-J ureteral stents often cause urinary tract symptoms like loin pain and dysuria in patients. Early stent removal is recommended due to common, troublesome side effects, even without infection.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Double-J ureteral stents are used to treat various urological conditions.
- Potential patient discomfort and complications associated with stent use require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the incidence and nature of symptoms and complications caused by Double-J ureteral stents.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 20 patients who had a Double-J ureteral stent.
- Patients were assessed for symptoms in the upper and lower urinary tracts.
Main Results:
- 18 out of 20 patients reported at least one symptom.
- Common symptoms included loin pain, dysuria, and urinary frequency, occurring in the absence of infection.
Conclusions:
- Troublesome symptoms are frequently experienced by patients with Double-J ureteral stents.
- Early removal of ureteral stents is advised.
- No correctable technical factors were identified as the cause of these symptoms.