Case Report

Bilateral Coraliform Kidney and Ureteral Stone due to The Forgotten Indwelling Double J Stents: A Case Report and Review of The Literature

10.5455/gulhane.17393

  • Çetin Yeşilli
  • Gökhan Hadi Komesli

Received Date: 17.03.2012 Accepted Date: 05.11.2012 Gulhane Med J 2015;57(1):86-88

Ureteral stents have been used in urological practice for a long time. The indications for stent insertion have increased in recent years, leading to a subsequent increase in stent complications as well. Forgotten ureteral stents are a big problem for urologist and can cause complications such as calcification, migration, fragmentation,infection, renal failure and ureteral obstruction. In this case, we discuss a forgotten double j stents and related bilateral coraliform kidney and ureteral stone formation development and the treatment methods used, in light of the related literature.

Keywords: Forgotten double J stent, coraliform kidney stone, ureteral stone