The overlooked, retained Double J stent.
A series of 4 patients with long overlooked, retained ureteral stents is presented to illustrate the variable, unpredictable, and at times, hazardous course of such patients. These cases are cited to re-emphasize the need for careful documentation, observation, and follow-up of patients in whom stents are placed.
Persky
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Department of Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.
Lockhart
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JJ
Karp
R
R
Helal
M
M
Hakki
S
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D014513:Ureter; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*