Intra thoracic migration of ureteric stent after exstrophy bladder closure: Unusual complication

Abstract

Classic bladder exstrophy is a rare malformation of the genitourinary tract requiring surgical intervention either one-staged or staged fashion. Premature stent dislodgement is a well-known reported complication. We are reporting an unusual case of migration of ureteric stent to thoracic cavity leading to the pleural effusion and respiratory distress in early post-operative period.

Keywords

• Bladder exstrophy
• percutaneous nephrostomy
• pleural effusion
• ureteric stent
• urinary ascites