The ureter is a muscular tube that allows urine, made in the kidney, to move into the bladder. Narrowing of the ureter from a surgery or a kidney stone may be a reason for a ureteral stent. Your child may need a ureteral stent if a kidney stone causes a blockage in the urinary tract.
The urologist places the stent while your child is under anesthesia. The stent cannot be seen from the outside of the body. It will remain in place for several weeks. Your child’s doctor will remove the stent in the operating room. Sometimes the doctor may attach the stent to a string and send you home with instructions on how to pull the stent out at home.
What are the Risks of Ureteral Stent Treatment?
When to Call the Doctor
- Fever of 101.5 or greater
- Severe nausea and vomiting
- Large amount of bloody urine with clots that is thick like BBQ sauce (Fruit punch color urine is ok)
- Extreme back pain that is not relieved by pain medicine
- Trouble urinating or not being able to urinate
