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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.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2014

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