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Summary

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A forgotten ureteral stent (DJ) caused severe bladder and kidney stones in a patient. Surgical removal of the non-functioning kidney moiety and bladder stone was necessary.

Keywords:

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Nephrology

Background:

A patient with a left double kidney and ureter duplex underwent endoscopic stone removal.
A ureteral stent (DJ) was placed but not removed post-procedure.

Observation:

The retained DJ stent led to significant complications including bladder stone formation and encrustation.
A staghorn calculus developed in the upper moiety of the duplex kidney.
Renal scintigraphy revealed non-significant function of the upper moiety.

Findings:

The retained ureteral stent was the primary cause of the severe calculus formation.
The upper moiety of the duplex kidney was functionally compromised.

Implications:

This case highlights the critical importance of stent removal after urological procedures.
Retained foreign bodies can lead to severe complications, necessitating complex surgical interventions.
Careful patient communication and follow-up are essential to prevent such adverse events.