Knotted stents: Case report and outcome analysis.
10.4111/kju.2015.56.5.405
- Author:
Min Su KIM
1
;
Ha Na LEE
;
Hokyeong HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. cau1004@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports ; Review
- Keywords:
Stents;
Ureter;
Urolithiasis
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use;
Humans;
Kidney Calculi/*radiography/*therapy;
Lithotripsy;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Stents/*adverse effects;
Ureter
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2015;56(5):405-408
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A knotted ureteral stent is an extremely rare condition, with fewer than 20 cases reported in the literature; however, it is difficult to treat. We report a case in which a folded Terumo guidewire was successfully used to remove a knotted stent percutaneously without anesthesia. We also review the current literature on predisposing factors and management strategies for knotted ureteral stents.
