Forgotten ureteral stent is frequently observed in urologic practice. It has serious consequences such as encrustation, stone formation, fragmentation, ureteral damage, and sepsis. Panureteral damage by forgotten stent is a major complication requiring complex reconstructive surgery.
Case Presentation:
We report a case of 66-year-old man with forgotten ureteral stent for 10 years, which caused panureteral damage. Ileal ureteral substitution was done and kidney was salvaged.
Conclusion:
Prolonged forgotten stent can cause panureteral fibrosis and requires complex surgical procedure such as ileal ureteral substitution.
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