Torn ureter in stone removal

Posted By Ernest on January 26, 1999 at 01:02:33:







My wife, age 73,underwent a kidney stone removal internally by
way of the urethra. The stone was successfully removed from the
ureter but in the process the ureter wall was ruptured. A ureter
stent was inserted as a result and is to be left in place for
one month. It has now been 2 1/2 weeks and she has been in
considerable discomfort as a result of this.
My questions are these:
1)How common is it to tear the ureter in this procedure? Precen-
tages, etc.?
2)Is there risk in removal of the stent? How much risk, if so?

I really appreciate your help with the above. Thank you in advance.
Ernest

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