Asymptomatic spontaneous migration of double pigtail ureteral stent outside the ureter.
We report a case of asymptomatic spontaneous migration outside the ureter of a double pigtail ureteral stent. This previously undescribed complication confirms the need for regular follow-up of patients with indwelling stents.
Cormio
L
L
Department of Urology, Di Venere Hospital, Bari-Carbonara, Via Fontanelle 16/7, 70057 Bari-Palese, Italy. luigicormio@libero.it
Piccinni
R
R
Cafarelli
A
A
Callea
A
A
Zizzi
V
V
Traficante
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A
D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000473:pathology; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D014513:Ureter / Q000473:pathology*; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000473:pathology; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000473:pathology