How Does the Spanner Come Out?
Caution: The Spanner must be removed by or under the supervision of a doctor. Removal of the Spanner by others may result in urinary retention or injury. The doctor pulls the stent out using the retrieval string. Do not be concerned if you do not see the string. It is common for it to move into the urethra. Your doctor will still be able to take the stent out. After locating the string, your doctor will gently pull on it. The string is connected to a plug that keeps the water in the balloon. When the plug is pulled, the water will drain out of the balloon. Once the balloon is empty, your doctor gently pulls the stent out.
