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Point-of-Care Kidney and Genitourinary Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition
Published on: June 21, 2024
Imaging evaluation in the patient with renal stone disease
Jessica A Mandeville1, Ehud Gnessin, James E Lingeman
1Department of Urology, IU Health Physicians/Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA. jlingeman@clarian.org
Abstract:
Numerous imaging modalities are available for the evaluation of patients with renal stone disease. The study of choice is dependent on the clinical scenario and the indication for imaging. Additional factors such as patient age and pregnancy status will influence the radiographic study that is chosen. Currently available technologies for the evaluation of urolithiasis include plain abdominal radiography, ultrasound, intravenous pyelogram, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. This article reviews the indications, advantages, and disadvantages of each study in the evaluation of patients with known or suspected stone disease.
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