Multimodal Stone Therapy for Forgotten Ureteral Stents
Author Information
Author(s): Ecke Thorsten H, Hallmann Steffen, Ruttloff Jürgen
Primary Institution: Department of Urology, HELIOS Hospital, Bad Saarow, Germany
Hypothesis
Can multimodal stone therapy effectively manage forgotten and encrusted ureteral stents?
Conclusion
Combined urologic techniques can successfully manage forgotten ureteral stents, but treatment must be tailored to the extent of encrustation and associated stones.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had two encrusted ureteral stents for 48 months.
- Multimodal therapy was necessary to remove all stones and stents.
- The patient was rendered stone and stent free after treatment.
Takeaway
This study shows that doctors can use different methods to safely remove old, stuck stents from a patient's body, helping them feel better again.
Methodology
The treatment involved a combination of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, ureterorenoscopy, cystolithotripsy, and open surgery.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 26-year-old Caucasian woman.
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