Ureterolithotripsy in the management of calcified double-J catheter.
OBJECTIVE
The authors present their experience in the management of a rare complication observed during long-term use of a ureteral catheter. The calcification along the entire surface of the catheter followed by incrustation can make its removal by means of cystoscopy difficult, thus becoming a great challenge to the urologist.


METHODS
The authors describe their experience in the management of this complication through the analysis of two illustrative cases.


RESULTS
After failing to remove the catheter using extracorporeal lithotripsy, ureterolithotripsy was performed and the calcified ureteral catheter was successfully removed in both cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Ureterolithotripsy proved to be an effective and safe method in the management of calcified double-J catheter.
Marinelli
Cesar Milton
CM
Department of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil.
Pinto
Marcello Alves
MA
Lemos
Gustavo Caserta
GC
Borrelli
Milton
M
Wroclawski
Eric Roger
ER
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014513:Ureter; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*