Long-term complications of Double J stent
Double J stents are used in urology processes; the stents are kept for around 4-6 weeks to help heal the ureter, treat kidney stones and drainage of urine. The short-term use of Double J stents is associated with mild symptoms, whereas long duration can result in severe symptoms. Hence, it is essential to keep track of the installation and removal of the stent. Ø The most common complication after installing the stent is stent syndrome. It is a collection of pain, frequency, urgency and discomfort. It usually happens due to the physical characteristics of the stent. Often the stent imposes discomfort due to its extra coil length, or the body finds it difficult to adjust to foreign material. Ø Long term complications of prolonged presence of stent can lead to misfunctioning of the kidney. Over time the stents also start to lose their tensile strength, cracks and tend to fracture. Silicone stents are much comfortable due to their flexibility, whereas polyuretha...