Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Early Detection of Drug-Induced Renal Hemodynamic Dysfunction Using Sonographic Technology in Rats
Published on: March 11, 2016
The value of renal scan in acute renal colic--a clinical viewpoint
H Matzkin1, A Greenstein, Z Braf
1Department of Urology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital, Israel.
Abstract:
The value of emergency room renal scan in acute renal colic was evaluated. Based on obstructive pattern on renal scan, 53 cases were admitted. The results indicate that only in 13 cases (25%) there was a need for further inpatient investigation followed by interventional treatment. In all 13 cases, either elevated fever, impaired renal function or intractable pain were present, in addition to an obstructive renal scan pattern. In the majority (75%) of cases, when there were no adjunctive ominous signs, hospital admission based only on an obstructed renal scan, showed need for conservative therapy only and was rather unjustified.
Related Concept Videos
Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management
Urinary Tract Calculi II: Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations
Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography
Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography
Imaging Studies VII: Vascular Imaging
Acute Kidney Injury IV: Diagnostic Studies and Prevention

