A Z Thomas1, R G Casey, R Grainger, T McDermott, R Flynn, J A Thornhill. 1. Department of Urology, The Adelaide & Meath Hospital Incorporating the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Republic of Ireland. arunthomas75@gmail.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Temporary ureteric stent insertion is an integral part of modern endo-urological practice. Delayed stent removal or forgotten stents are associated with increased patient morbidity and complications which are often difficult to manage. METHODS AND RESULTS: We prospectively audited our ureteric stent insertion and removal logbook system to determine the value and effectiveness of our stent follow-up. Over a 1-year period, 210 ureteric stents were inserted in our urological unit. Of these, 47 (22.4%) patients were unaccounted as having their stents removed within the stent logbooks. One patient was lost to follow-up and re-presented with stent encrustation 10 months later. CONCLUSIONS: Our results in this audit suggest that our system of ureteric stent follow-up is not effective. We have now introduced a new system that we feel is a safer and a satisfactory alternative to the stent logbooks. This includes a patient education leaflet and removal date scheduling prior to discharge from hospital.
BACKGROUND: Temporary ureteric stent insertion is an integral part of modern endo-urological practice. Delayed stent removal or forgotten stents are associated with increased patient morbidity and complications which are often difficult to manage. METHODS AND RESULTS: We prospectively audited our ureteric stent insertion and removal logbook system to determine the value and effectiveness of our stent follow-up. Over a 1-year period, 210 ureteric stents were inserted in our urological unit. Of these, 47 (22.4%) patients were unaccounted as having their stents removed within the stent logbooks. One patient was lost to follow-up and re-presented with stent encrustation 10 months later. CONCLUSIONS: Our results in this audit suggest that our system of ureteric stent follow-up is not effective. We have now introduced a new system that we feel is a safer and a satisfactory alternative to the stent logbooks. This includes a patient education leaflet and removal date scheduling prior to discharge from hospital.
Authors: N F Davis; G Murray; T O'Connor; C Browne; E MacCraith; D Galvin; D Mulvin; D Quinlan; G Lennon Journal: Ir J Med Sci Date: 2017-02-02 Impact factor: 1.568
Authors: Ahmet Ali Sancaktutar; Abdulkadir Tepeler; Haluk Söylemez; Necmettin Penbegül; Murat Atar; Yaşar Bozkurt; Kadir Yıldırım Journal: Urol Res Date: 2011-07-27