Subcapsular double-J stent following ureteroscopy: Unique complication

Abstract

Double-J (DJ) ureteral stent is a standard procedure in daily urological practice performed to relive ureteral obstruction or as a part of other endourological procedures. Although it is a common procedure, the widespread use of ureteral stents has corresponded to the increase in possible complication. We report a unique complication for a patient who presented with a renal subcapsular complete misplacement of DJ stent postureteroscopy for a distal ureteric stone. This challenging complication of ureteral stents is rare and organ threatening.