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A DJ stent becomes necessary when kidney stones restrict the flow of urine, and speed up the healing process after kidney stone treatment. The stent is removed within 6 weeks to 6 months after surgery to prevent any complications. If you’ve had kidney stones surgery that involved DJ stenting, and require removal, consult the best urologists in India at Pristyn Care for DJ stent removal.
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A DJ stent or Double-J stent is a soft and hollow tube made of plastic, which is placed temporarily into the ureter after a kidney stones surgery. A stent may be placed for several reasons, such as to reduce sharp pain caused by a stone, allow drainage, and to help the kidneys function properly. A double-J stent is a unique stent with curved ends, which prevent it from slipping into the bladder or the kidneys.
A DJ stent is placed right after the surgery. However, it is removed after 6 weeks or 6 months of the surgery, depending upon the case. In some cases, the lifespan of the stent ends and a replacement might be required. An unattended or expired DJ stent can increase the risk of the following:
To avert these complications, it is advisable to get a DJ stent removed in time.
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Pristyn Care is one of the leading healthcare facilities in the country, which makes top-notch kidney stones treatment available at cost-effective prices. Our urologists have extensive experience in performing advanced procedures to treat kidney stones. They perform DJ stent placement and removal procedures with the utmost precision and ensure that the patient is safeguarded from the risk of complications.
Pristyn Care’s association with the best hospitals in India allows the doctors to carry out the procedures with advanced equipment. Also, through our partnership with several hospitals across different cities within the country, we try to make quality healthcare accessible to as many people as we can. Book your appointment with Pristyn Care’s expert urologists for DJ stent removal now.
A DJ stent can be removed with either of the following procedures:
A DJ stent removal procedure is performed in the following steps:
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DJ Stent removal is a relatively safe procedure, and the risk of complications and side effects is pretty low. However, anyone undergoing this procedure must be aware of the potential risks and complications associated with it. Here are some possible risks of DJ stent removal procedure:
Kidney stent removal and ureteral stent removal are both procedures aimed at removing stents placed in the urinary tract, but they target different parts of the tract:
DJ stent removal isn’t a very painful procedure, however, it can cause mild pain and discomfort to the patient. The doctors generally prescribe medicines to manage the pain.
Generally, DJ stent removal procedure is performed under local anesthesia. An anesthetic gel is applied in the bladder passage.
Timely stent removal is important or it might lead to complications, such as:
DJ stent removal procedure takes a couple of minutes to an hour at maximum.
Yes. This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, and does not require hospital stay.
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