Should low-dose computed tomography kidneys, ureter and bladder be the new investigation of choice in suspected renal colic?: A systematic review

Should low-dose computed tomography kidneys, ureter and bladder be the new investigation of choice in suspected renal colic?: A systematic review

Introduction: Computed tomography kidneys, ureter and bladder (CTKUB) is the accepted gold standard investigation for suspected renal colic. Dose considerations are particularly pertinent in the context of detecting urolithiasis given the high risk of disease recurrence, which can necessitate multip...

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Main Authors: Tamsin Drake, Nitin Jain, Timothy Bryant, Iain Wilson, Bhaskar K Somani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Computed tomography of the renal tract
low-dose computed tomography
renal colic
renal stones
urolithiasis
Online Access:http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2014;volume=30;issue=2;spage=137;epage=143;aulast=Drake

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