A simple alteration in a ureteral double J stent to improve its clinical acceptability

Abstract The authors describe a modification of the classical double J stent designed to improve its clinical acceptability. It consists of cutting the lower J so that the catheter, inserted in the ureter, does not protrude into the bladder. A loop of nonresorbable suture attached to the lower extremity of the stent is passed through the ureteric orifice, allowing its easy extraction. This procedure has been used in eight patients with no complications.