Antegrade removal of a knotted ureteric stent: Case report and review of literature
Ureteral stents are routinely used in urological practice for many indications including obstruction of ureter, ureteral stricture, prior to treatment with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, and to promote healing following ureteral injury.Complications reported with ureteric stents include stent migration, stent rupture, encrustation, ureteral