# Potential of Cranberry Jelly to Prevent Urinary Stone Formation After Cutaneous Ureterostomy: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report explores how cranberry jelly may help prevent urinary stones after a medical procedure called cutaneous ureterostomy.

## Contribution

The study presents a novel case suggesting cranberry products could prevent stone formation in catheterized patients.

## Key findings

- Cranberry jelly showed potential to inhibit stone formation in a patient with catheter occlusion.
- This case suggests cranberry products may be a non-antibiotic alternative for stone prevention.
- The results highlight a possible new approach to managing post-surgery urinary complications.

## Abstract

One complication of cutaneous ureterostomy is urinary stone formation, which may lead to recurrent pyelonephritis. Frequent catheter changes and the prophylactic administration of antibiotics are commonly used to prevent stone formation. Cranberry products have been reported to inhibit stone formation in indwelling urethral catheters. We herein examined the inhibitory effects of a cranberry product on stone formation in a case of catheter occlusion due to stone formation after cutaneous ureterostomy. The results obtained indicate the potential of cranberry products to prevent stone formation after cutaneous ureterostomy requiring catheter placement.