Renal Colic Imaging: Myths, Recent Trends, and Controversies
There has been a substantial increase in the utilization of imaging, particularly of multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT), for the evaluation of patients with suspected urolithiasis over the past 2 decades. While the diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography (CT) for urolithiasis is excellent, it has also resulted in substantial medical expenditures and increased ionizing radiation exposure. This is especially concerning in patients with known nephrolithiasis and in younger patients. This p ictorial review will focus on recent trends and controversies in imaging of patients with suspected urolithiasis, including the current roles of ultrasound (US), MDCT, and magnetic resonance imaging, the estimated radiation dose from MDCT and dose reduction strategies, as well as imaging of suspecte d renal colic in pregnant patients.
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - Category: Radiology Authors: Abdullah Alabousi, Michael N. Patlas, Vincent M. Mellnick, Victoria Chernyak, Nataly Farshait, Douglas S. Katz Tags: Trauma and Emergency Room Imaging / L'imagerie des urgences et des traumatismes Source Type: research
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