Long-term indwelling bilateral ureteral stents for bilateral hydronephrosis of unknown etiology

J Urol. 1993 Jan;149(1):96-9. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36010-x.

Abstract

We describe a rare case of long-term indwelling bilateral ureteral stents that were replaced yearly for 7 years because of azotemia associated with bilateral hydronephrosis of undetermined etiology on radiological examinations. During year 5 the patient had an uneventful gestation with delivery of a normal neonate by cesarean section. Hydronephrosis remained improved for 2 years after withdrawal of the stents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / pathology
  • Hydronephrosis / therapy*
  • Stents*
  • Time Factors
  • Ureter