title: Knotting of a ureteric stent in a child.
abstract: Knotting of ureteric stents is an unusual complication of their use and has not previously been reported in a child. We present a case of a 4-year-old that developed symptomatic hydronephroureter following removal of a multilength stent, which had knotted at the proximal loop. The child made a full recovery but knotting must be considered if resistance is encountered during stent removal.
authors.affiliation: Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Hospital Road, M27 4HA, Pendelbury, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Corbett
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Dickson
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002648:Child; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*