Young Patients with Suspected Uncomplicated Renal Colic are Unlikely to Have Dangerous Alternative Diagnoses or Need Emergent Intervention

Introduction: In the United States there is debate regarding the appropriate first test for new-onset renal colic, with non-contrast helical computed tomography (CT) receiving the highest ratings from both Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the American Urological Association. This is ba...

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Main Authors: Schoenfeld, Elizabeth M., Poronsky, Kye E., Elia, Tala R., Budhram, Gavin R., Garb, Jane L., Mader, Timothy J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2015-03-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/3p36m20f