IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-10-16891 Original Research Paper Forgotten DJ stents and their management: A perspective from a tertiary care centre. Sunirmal Choudhury Dr. Dr Rohit Kumar Dr. Tapas Kr Majhi Dr. October 2018 7 10 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Objective :  To elaborate various factors , their presentation , complication and management of  forgotten  DJ stents

Methods : From August 2013 to August 2018 , 47 patients were presented with forgotten DJ stent at our institute.Investigations including blood biochemistry, X–rays, ultrasonography, IVU and / or CT scan were done. According to site, size of stone burden, complications and functional status of ipsilateral kidney,standard treatment were given.

Results : All patients had DJ stent for >6 months. In 25 patients DJ were encrusted, 6 were fragmented , 2  were migrated and  2 presented with pyonephrosis , one  with non–functioning kidney and one with renal failure . Rest 10 patients presented with recurrent urinary tract infection. Standard procedures were done to make patient symptom free.  

Conclusion : DJ stenting most commonly done procedure in urology. The best way to avoid forgotten DJis prevention by means of standard protocol  and preset reminders.