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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 polyurethane stents are

Ureteral stents are an essential part of urology practice, and different types of stents are available for medical procedures. Unfortunately, there is no definite method for installing or removing the stent, so it depends entirely upon the physician how to take forward the process. In addition, there is a different period of every stent. Some stents are inserted for a short period, whereas we can install others for a more extended period depending upon the requirements. But sometimes, the stent is forgotten due to the carelessness of the patient or physician. The extension results in severe effect on the patient’s health and require specific medical procedures to take out the stent.    The installation of stents has its difficulties, and it depends upon the time frame. The short-term side effects of inserting stent include pain, haematuria and infection. In contrast, long term side effects of installing stents can be stone formation, fracture, blockage of stents any other.