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Ureteric stenting

Discharge instructions

When should I call my doctor? When will the stent be removed?

• If you develop a high fever. Your doctor will let you know what will happen next
• If it becomes hard or uncomfortable to urinate. with your investigation or treatment.
• If the medication that you have been
prescribed no longer controls your pain Your stent must be removed at some point.
• If you find that you are constantly leaking urine. Please make sure that you have an appointment
with your urologist when it is time to do so.

Notes / Diagrams: Follow-up

Date of stent placement: __________________________

Please contact your urologist’s office within the

next week to arrange for a follow-up appointment in

_________ weeks/months.

or

Your follow-up appointment has been arranged

for __________________________ (time)

on _________________________________________ (date)

at _________________________________________________

__________________________________________ (location)

Remember you must have your stent removed.

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