Ureteral J stents: followup is not optional.
Double J ureteral stents are an example of a commonly used implanted medical device. Three case studies illustrate the necessity of good followup care to prevent morbidity. This provides an opportunity to devise a proactive system to assist in ensuring the proper patient followup care by establishing an efficient tracking system.
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Columbus Hospital, St Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA.
D000368:Aged; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D004630:Emergencies; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*