COMPLICATIONS OF DOUBLE J STENTING IN UROLOGICAL PRACTICE: A SINGLE-CENTRE EXPERIENCE

Background: The double J stents are an important part of many urological procedures, such as endoscopic or open surgery for retroperitoneal tumors of brosis, ureteral strictures, or treatment of urinary stones. A double-J stent is never without potential complications, which may range from minor in the form of hematuria, dysuria, frequency, ank, and suprapubic pain to major complications such as vesicoureteric reux, migration, malposition, encrustation, and stent fracture. Methods: Patients were taken from the 3000 urological patients who had undergone double-J ureteral stenting attending the Urology Department. Data regarding patients' complications were recorded as soon as a double-J ureteral stent was placed till it was removed. Results: Complications of double J ureteral stenting in the majority of patients in our study were ank or suprapubic pain, dysuria, hematuria, and urgency, which were managed conservatively. Stent migration and encrustation are major complications managed by the removal of the stent. Conclusions: The double J stents are a great tool for the urologist to prevent and help bypass blockage. Unfortunately, these are not without risks. As soon as possible, complications of the Double J stent should be assessed and treated