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I had a uretal stent fitted 2 yrs ago...its going to be removed nxt week...any complications likely and any after effects of the stent removal?
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Stent: A ureteral stent should be removed or exchanged every three to six months. There could be encrustation or breakage of the stent if it has been in for two years.
Answered 5/19/2014
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