Peritoneal perforation and peritonitis after antegrade double‐J stent insertion: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Abstract Penetration of peritoneal cavity during antegrade double‐J (DJ) stenting is rare. A 52‐year‐old woman presented with signs of peritonitis for 3 days after left PCNL. Abdominal CT scan revealed a perforation of the peritoneum by the distal coil of DJ stent, which was reinserted into the bladder by ureteroscopy.

Keywords

• case report
• complications
• double‐J stent
• percutaneous nephrolithotomy
• peritonitis