Challenges in treatment and diagnosis of forgotten/encrusted double-J ureteral stents: the largest single-center experience.

CONCLUSIONS: Forgotten/encrusted DJS may lead to complications in a range of urinary system infections, up to a loss of renal function. They can be safely and successfully removed, and the renal function can be preserved by endourologic techniques, starting with the least invasive procedures in centers highly experienced. PMID: 27089423 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Renal Failure - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Ren Fail Source Type: research