The forgotten sentinel: A comprehensive series of rare spontaneous stent fragmentations in neglected ureteric stents
Keywords:
stents, Foreign bodyAbstract
Spontaneous stent fragmentation with encrustation is a rare complication of neglected ureteric stent offering a unique endourological challenge often requiring complex, staged or concurrent procedure for complete clearance. This study aims to evaluate the clinical presentation, surgical management strategies and outcomes of patients presenting with uncommon neglected and fragmented ureteral stents.
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