Why do we insert a JJ-stent?

A JJ-stent is inserted to relieve any blockage in the ureter. Like for instance:

• A stone in the ureter
• Sometimes surgery or disease close to the ureter can cause a blockage in the ureter

After surgery to the ureter or instrument insertion into the ureter or kidney, you might need a JJ-stent to help the healing process and to facilitate drainage of urine.

The JJ-stent is inserted in theatre under general anaesthesia. You will receive some antibiotics in the theatre before the procedure. The urologist will use a camera (cystoscope) to look inside the bladder. The JJ-stent will be pushed up the ureter until the upper tip is inside the kidney.

We use x-rays in theatre to make sure the position of the stent is correct.

Diagram

Removal of the stent in the rooms

The JJ-stent will be removed while you are awake.

No anaesthetic is given for this procedure, thus you are allowed to eat/ drink prior to the procedure.

The urologist will use a cystoscope to find and remove the stent.

Phone us if any of the following occurs

Please phone the doctor’s office if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• If you develop a fever or chills.
• If you have severe pain that does not get better with the prescribed medication.
• If you are passing clots of blood in the urine.
• If you are unable to pass urine.

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