Forgotten Ureteral Stents - Still A Challenge For Urological Care- A Case Report

Ureteral stents or double J stents are mainly used for effective drainage from kidney to urinary bladder. Complications include stent migration, encrustation and infection among others. Forgotten stents for longer periods pose significant challenges to urologists as they require multiple procedures to remove them completely. We present a case of neglected stent for 6 years in a 35-yr old female, which developed encrustation over its entire length, 6cm stone in bladder engulfing its lower end while stones were present over its upper end. In our case, the patient was unaware that a stent was places which may have contributed to this complication. Effective strategies include regular follow up, maintaining a Double J stent registry and proper counselling to prevent such complications in order to minimize significant burden on healthcare