Migration of double J stent into the inferior vena cava and the right atrium

Ravindra B Sabnis, Arvind P Ganpule, Sanika A GanpuleIndian Journal of Urology 2013 29(4):353-354Migration of a ureteric double J stent down into the bladder or up into the kidney is a well known complication. We recently encountered a case where the stent migrated into the vascular system following attempted ureteroscopy for a lower ureteric calculus. The patient required open surgical exploration for stent retrieval.
Source: Indian Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research