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[Double J ureteral catheter. Clinical complications]
J Vallejo Herrador1, F J Burgos Revilla, J Alvarez Alba
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario del Aire, Madrid, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|July 10, 1998
Summary
Double-J ureteral stents are vital for urinary drainage but can cause complications. Reviewing literature reveals potential issues ranging from minor discomfort to severe problems requiring stent removal.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
Context:
- Double-J ureteral stents are widely used for urinary drainage.
- Indwelling ureteral stents have been utilized since 1967.
Purpose:
- To analyze the clinical complications associated with double-J ureteral catheters.
- To review the literature on double-J stent complications.
Summary:
- Double-J ureteral stents facilitate kidney-to-bladder urinary drainage and are generally safe.
- Complications include hematuria, dysuria, pain, reflux, migration, encrustation, infection, fracture, necrosis, and fistula.
- Many complications necessitate stent removal.
Impact:
- Informs clinicians about potential risks of double-J ureteral stents.
- Highlights the need for monitoring and timely intervention for stent-related complications.
- Contributes to the understanding of indwelling ureteral stent safety and management.