Knotted Stent—Emphasizing the Need of Radiology Assistance in Urology

Abstract

Ureteral double-J stents have become a part and parcel in contemporary urologic practice. As the use of stents is increasing, the complications are also increasing. Knot formation in the double-J stent is rare phenomenon. Twenty-seven cases have been reported till now. This case would be the 28th case to be reported, in a young male with solitary left kidney and who was on regular periodic stent substitution.