Kim DS, Lee SH. Huge encrusted ureteral stent forgotten for over 25 years: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8(23): 6043-6047 [PMID: 33344603 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i23.6043]
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Sang Hyub Lee, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Medical Center 23, Kyung Hee Dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea. uroshlee@khu.ac.kr
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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2020; 8(23): 6043-6047 Published online Dec 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i23.6043
Huge encrusted ureteral stent forgotten for over 25 years: A case report
Dong Soo Kim, Sang Hyub Lee
Dong Soo Kim, Sang Hyub Lee, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
Author contributions: Kim DS and Lee SH contributed equally to this work; Lee SH designed the research study; Kim DS performed the research; Kim DS and Lee SH wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Supported byKyung Hee University in 2018; No. KHU-20182183.
Informed consent statement: This study was approved and reviewed by our Institutional Review Board.
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Corresponding author: Sang Hyub Lee, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Medical Center 23, Kyung Hee Dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, South Korea. uroshlee@khu.ac.kr
Received: June 30, 2020 Peer-review started: June 30, 2020 First decision: September 29, 2020 Revised: October 19, 2020 Accepted: November 2, 2020 Article in press: November 2, 2020 Published online: December 6, 2020 Processing time: 157 Days and 1.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Ureteral stents are commonly used in urology and with appropriate care, it is considered a safe and easy procedure to manage ureter obstruction. However, due to multiple factors, its removal may be delayed which can result in stent calcification and infection. Even longer prolongation can lead to renal function decrease and parenchymal thinning from long-term obstruction which may require invasive procedures such as nephroureterectomy. Research on new stent material and specialized medical recordings dedicated to tracking stented patients are a few of the many ways that have been devised to prevent complications. Most importantly, thorough medical follow ups and detailed patient education is necessary in all cases to ensure the patients’ safety.
