[Early calculogenesis caused by ureolytic infection of the double-J ureteral catheter].
Stone formation in the double J ureteral catheter is an uncommon complication that generally appears in patients that are predisposed to stone formation and persistent infection of the urinary tract. We report on a 29-year-old female patient in whom stone formation was observed in both ends of the catheter, less than 3 months after it had been placed. Urine culture was positive for P. mirabilis. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy was warranted in the treatment of the pyelic stone and for removal of the double J catheter. We underscore the importance of doing urine cultures and radiologic control in this patient group and shortening the time the catheter is left indwelling.
Prats López
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J
Luque Moreno
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Calvo Mateo
M A
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Banús Gassol
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011512:Proteus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D011513:Proteus mirabilis; D013997:Time Factors; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000209:etiology*; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*
Calculogénesis precoz por infección ureolítica del catéter ureteral en doble "J".