Double-j tubes usually need to be placed for about 4 weeks, and pulling them out after a week may cause complications such as bleeding, infection, and ureteral stenosis.
Double J tube, also known as pigtail catheter, is widely used in clinical urology, can be used in surgery such as urinary stones or tumors, the role is to drain the urine, to prevent ureteral stenosis and adhesion blockage, usually will be placed for about 4 weeks.
If the double j-tube is removed too early or too late, it may affect the patient. If it is removed too early, it may cause complications such as bleeding, infection, and ureteral stricture. If it is left in place for too long, it may cause catheter breakage due to material problems and stones on the attached wall, which are not easy to pull out, thus causing serious consequences.
If the patient mistakenly removes the double J tube after one week due to carelessness, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and take appropriate treatment measures under the guidance of a specialized doctor.