Migration of a ureteral stent made from a nasogastric tube into the inferior vena cava: A case report.

INTRODUCTION

This case report presents a rare instance of a ureteral stent, fashioned from a nasogastric tube, migrating into the inferior vena cava (IVC). The report underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention to prevent severe complications.

PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 38-year-old woman presented with a ureteral stent, made from a nasogastric tube, found in the IVC following a previous surgery. The foreign body was surgically retrieved, and the patient had an uneventful recovery.

DISCUSSION: Endovascular foreign bodies pose significant risks and should be promptly removed to prevent severe complications. In this case, surgical intervention was chosen due to the lack of available endovascular instruments and expertise.

CONCLUSION

Timely surgical intervention and vigilant monitoring are crucial for managing intravascular foreign bodies to ensure successful outcomes.