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Extraction of Trapped Double J in Ureteroscope: A Novel Technique Publisher Pubmed



Akhavizadegan H1
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  1. 1. Urology Department, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran - Iran

Source: Urologia Published:2018


Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Urological endoscopes and percutaneous devices are expensive and their maintenance and cleaning need special attention. Sometimes urologists can help repairing their devices. CASE DESCRIPTION: During taking out a Double J, Double J was trapped in the working channel of ureteroscope unintentionally. It was not possible to take it out by pushing methods. Finally, Double J was pulled out by a changed nephrostomy needle to a small curve hook. CONCLUSIONS: Using the hand-made hook to pull out a trapped Double J from ureteroscope does not destroy the device.