Recurrent Urosepsis Following Stent Removal for Ureteral Stones: A Case Report
Cesar Prugue1, Parker Reber1, Amanda Austin2
1Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
Case Reports in Urology
|May 2, 2025
Summary
Recurrent urosepsis after ureteral stent removal highlights missed stone fragments. Careful consideration of stent placement is crucial even in low-risk patients to prevent infection.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Urosepsis is a severe urinary tract infection with high mortality.
- Ureteral stones often require intervention, such as ureteroscopy with stent placement.
- Post-operative infections can complicate ureteral stone treatment.
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