Soonchunhyang Med Sci.  2014 Jun;20(1):67-69.

Removal of Migrated Thermo-Expandable Ureteral Stent (Memokath): Open Procedure 1 Case

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  • 1Department of Urology, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Gumi, Korea. uroseven@gmail.com

Abstract

Ureteral stent insertion is a common procedure in the urologic field. Although the migration of ureteral stent is uncommon, it can be serious complication. We report the migration of Thermo-Expandable Stent (Memokath) from upper ureter to renal pelvis, and which was managed by surgical removal after failed rigid and flexible ureteroscopic manipulation.

Keyword

Ureteral stricture; Stents; Migration

MeSH Terms

Kidney Pelvis
Stents*
Ureter*
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