A double-J stent is a ureteral stent with curving ends that prevent the stent slipping into the bladder or the kidney.A ureteral stent is a soft, hollow tube placed temporarily into the ureter to help drain urine from the kidney into your bladder. A double-J stent is a ureteral stent with curving ends that prevent the stent slipping into the bladder or the kidney.
The double J stent generally needs to be replaced or removed within 6 weeks to 6 months to prevent complications such as incrustation, stone formation, fracture and stent blockage.
