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DJ Stent (Double‑J) Explained: Uses, Benefits & FAQs
You might have heard your doctor use the term DJ stent if you recently had a urological operation or were diagnosed with some sort of kidney or ureteral condition.
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Is DJ Stent Necessary After RIRS?
Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) is probably the most sophisticated method developed in the last decade, as it allows for an advanced, but at the same time, minimally invasive approach to kidney stone treatment. The most frequently asked question after RIRS, however, is, do I need a DJ (Double J) stent?
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What Happens if a Kidney Stent is Not Taken Out?
A ureteral stent, or a kidney stent, is a type of flexible tube that is placed within a patient’s ureter so as to help the urine drain effectively from the kidney right into the bladder.
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Painless DJ Stent Removal: Is It Possible?
If one has worn a DJ (Double J) stent then the feeling of having it removed is a bittersweet one. On one hand, it means the treatment is almost over – but on the other, there is the impending pain that may follow that too.
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The Role of Stent in Kidney Stone Treatment
If you’re diagnosed with kidney stones, you may require a ureteral stent. Ureteral stents open the ureters, allowing urine to flow from the kidneys to the bladder. It is a soft, plastic tube placed in the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.