Diagnostic Imaging for Kidney Stones

To the Editor Dr Rule and colleagues concluded that computed tomography (CT) should be used as the first diagnostic test in patients with suspected kidney stones because it is the most accurate diagnostic test and because small stones can be missed on ultrasonography. We disagree and believe that the evidence supports an ultrasonography first strategy, with CT as needed. This will result in improved patient outcomes for several reasons.
Source: JAMA - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research