Double j indwelling ureteric stents : indications and complications

الملخص EN

Ureteric stents have been used since many years in urologic practice.

Many complications encountered during its use.

This study carried out in the Department of urology at Basrah General Hospital from 2003 to 2007.

During this period 213 patients required D-J stents insertion were fallowed up.

Complications encountered include loin pain in 21.6%, irrelative symptoms in 30.5%, febrile UTI in 10.8%, bacteriuria in 27.7%, upward migration in 3.3%, slipping in 4.2%.

We conclude that indwelling ureteric stents carried a significant risk of complications and accurate timing of removal or changing is mandatory.