Sighinolfi MC, De Stefani S, Micali S, Mofferdin A, Baisi B, Celia A, Bianchi G. A knotted multi-length ureteral stent: a rare complication.
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004;
33:70-1. [PMID:
15625611 DOI:
10.1007/s00240-004-0441-7]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2004] [Accepted: 06/17/2004] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Ureteral catheters represent essential devices in the management of upper urinary tract obstruction; complications are unusual. Knotting of the stent at its proximal coiled end is a very rare but potentially dangerous event that should be promptly recognized.
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