title: Complete ureteral stent encrustation managed with serial nephroscopy and laser lithotripsy.
abstract: Encrustation is a well-established complication of retained biomaterials in the urinary tract. Severe stent encrustation is a potentially serious complication of prolonged indwelling ureteral stenting often managed with open surgery when endoscopic techniques are unsuccessful. We present a case of a 2800-mm2 stent encrustation managed with serial nephroscopy and laser lithotripsy.
authors: Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA. smaldonemc@upmc.edu
authors: Joseph L
authors: JL
authors: Whetstone
authors: Marc C
authors: MC
authors: Smaldone
authors: Erin P
authors: EP
authors: Gibbons
authors: Stephen V
authors: SV
authors: Jackman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003558:Cystoscopy; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D017602:Lithotripsy, Laser; D008297:Male; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*