Uncomplicated removal of 14 years forgotten Double J ureteric stent. A longest indwelling period? - A case report

ABSTRACT

Ureteric stents are being used for the last 25 years to relieve the renal obstruction. Ureteric stents are made of different biomaterials which can be retained in the human urinary system up to six months when properly indicated. Indwelling period of Double J ureteric stent in the case repot is 14 years, which is possibly the longest period ever reported. It was removed without any complication endoscopically. The stents of proper biomaterial should be used with judicious indication and should be removed or replaced according to the quality of biomaterial. Indwelling period will prolong with quality of biomaterial used