Kidney Stone Surgery Stent Pictures. That is why it is called a double j stent dj stent. The tube is perforated with holes to allow urine to drain from the kidney to the bladder.
Hi i had a kidney stone operation 3 weeks ago i have 4 stones and one 14mm in size this one was removed and have been left with a stent 3 weeks on and on my 3rd infection and major blood in urine looks like red wine just wondering if this is correct as my gp s. Usually a stent will have to stay in your kidney for a few days to help urine drain. 3 stone fragments that were removed during percutaneous surgery.
The j shape of the endings of stent helps to prevent displacement and also ensures unobstructed passage of urine into the bladder.
Kidney stents are commonly used when a patient has a kidney stone. A 7 mm stone successfully passed by a patient. We ve gathered a collection of kidney stone pictures in this photo gallery. Talk with your physician about a post surgery plan to avoid any potential complications.