Double J stent migration as renal penetration

Abstract

Transurethral double J (DJ) stent placement is a standard method for drainage during ureteral obstruction caused by a ureteral stone and for the management of complications after transurethral ureterolithotripsy (TUL). This is a safe and minimally invasive technique; however, severe cases of DJ stent migration have been reported, although rarely. Herein, we report the CASE of a 48-year-old man with DJ stent migration as renal penetration, which arose as a complication after an unsuccessful TUL. As transurethral DJ stent placement is one of the basic techniques performed by urologists, possible rare complications of the placement should be taken into consideration.

Keywords

• Double J stent
• Migration of ureteral stent
• Transurethral ureterolithotripsy
• Ureteral stone