Proximal stent displacement as complication of pigtail ureteral stent.
The indwelling ureteral stent recently introduced by Cook offers relative ease of placement with a self-curling end which prevents migration down the ureter. We have seen 4 cases of proximal migration of these stents. The reasons for this event are described. Our experience suggests the placement of a suture in the distal portion of the catheter to allow retrieval of the catheter should migration occur.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000601:surgery; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000628:therapy