Evaluation of a Ureteral Stent Removal Protocol in Adult Kidney Transplant Recipients.

ABSTRACT: Existing literature on best practices to reduce the risk of infectious complications associated with ureteral stent removal in kidney transplant recipients is limited. Prior to 2021, a formal process surrounding stent removal was not in place at our institution. In June 2021, a stent removal protocol was established. This protocol included the following: obtaining a preprocedure urine culture, prescribing universal culture-directed antimicrobial prophylaxis, earlier stent removal posttransplant, and patient education. We performed a retrospective quasi-experimental study of kidney transplant recipients who had their stents removed between July 2020 and June 2022. The primary outcome was the incidence of infectious complications within 30 days. Infectious complications were defined as urina

SUBMITTER: Krzos PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414405 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature