A Cerebral Palsy Patient with a Fractured Double J Stent: Case Report

Bulut E. C., Uğurlu M., Kaba M.

Grand journal of urology (Online), cilt.5, sa.3, ss.114-117, 2025 (TRDizin)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 5 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5505/gju.2025.21033
  • Dergi Adı: Grand journal of urology (Online)
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.114-117
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Double-J (DJ) ureteral stents are frequently used in urology to ensure urinary drainage. However, prolonged indwelling time may lead to serious complications such as infection, encrustation, and stent fracture. In this case report, we present the successful endourological management of a severely encrusted and fractured DJ stent in a patient with cerebral palsy.Double-J (DJ) ureteral stents are frequently used in urology to ensure urinary drainage. However, prolonged indwelling time may lead to serious complications such as infection, encrustation, and stent fracture. In this case report, we present the successful endourological management of a severely encrusted and fractured DJ stent in a patient with cerebral palsy.