Upward migration of a double J ureteral stent in a boy: A rare case report. (October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Hajjaj, Maher
• Is Part Of: Annals of medicine and surgery. Volume 82(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-10
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; General Surgery -- Periodicals; Education, Medical -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104604
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-0801

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Inserting double j ureteral stents is considered a common practice in the urology field. With the wide range of use, many complications were reported. Case presentation: We are presenting a rare case of five years old boy that had a right renal stone with moderate hydronephrosis. Inserting a double j stent was the first procedure to relieve the obstruction. Metabolic studies were negative. Twelve days later, the double j stent migrated upward. As a result, we performed an open surgery to remove the stone and the double j. During surgery, we inserted a new double j stent that was removed six weeks later. Follow-up showed no complaints. Discussion: Upward migration of a double j ureteral stent in a child is considered a rare entity. We performed open surgery to remove the ureteral stent and the stone. Such complication in a child has not been reported widely. Conclusion: We aim to report an upward migration double j ureteral stent in a boy and how we dealt with it. Highlights: Double-j ureteral stents are common tools in daily urology practice. Many complications were reported related to inserting a double-j. Upward migration is one of the rare complications result in malposition of the double-j. Reposition or remove of the double-j as soon as possible is important to avoid more damage.