Can excretory phase computed tomography predict bacteremia in obstructive calculous pyelonephritis?

ConclusionsExcretory phase CT images can be used to predict bacteremia by evaluating the degree of ureteral obstruction. The evaluation of the passage of urine shown by excretory phase CT is critical in patients with AP associated with upper urinary tract calculi.

Source: International Urology and Nephrology - October 13, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research