About - Encrusted stent in the bladder. Normally removed in a few days or months from the bladder after insertion. However sometimes failure to recognize its presence can cause it to be left behind.
What is a stent - Stent is a thin flexible tube inserted temporarily into the ureter to drain urine from kidney to bladder, it is made of a soft elasticated material. Stent is normally removed within 2 to 6 weeks. Long term stent is left for 3 to 12 months.
Complications – Infections of urinary tract, bleeding, encrustation or stone formation on the stent.
What is a stent - Stent is a thin flexible tube inserted temporarily into the ureter to drain urine from kidney to bladder, it is made of a soft elasticated material. Stent is normally removed within 2 to 6 weeks. Long term stent is left for 3 to 12 months.
Complications – Infections of urinary tract, bleeding, encrustation or stone formation on the stent.
Disclaimer :
The procedure/surgery depicted in this video is for information purpose only. Depending on the patient condition, the procedure/surgery methodology could vary in actuality.
