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  • Radiology and Imaging
  • Nephrology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Computed tomography (CT) for renal colic incurs higher costs and radiation exposure than ultrasound (US).
  • A 2014 Choosing Wisely recommendation advises US over CT for uncomplicated renal colic in patients under 50.
  • Understanding imaging patterns is crucial for optimizing patient care and resource utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze imaging practice patterns for renal colic in Ontario.
  • To investigate the relationship between initial imaging modality and subsequent imaging needs.
  • To assess the impact of initial imaging on burden of care indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Population-based study using administrative data from Ontario (2003-2019).
  • Categorization of patients based on their first imaging modality (CT, US, or both).
  • Analysis of subsequent imaging, episode length, time to surgery, and healthcare visits using regression models.

Main Results:

  • Over 429,000 patients analyzed; 50.5% initially received CT, 20% US.
  • Initial US allowed 62% to avoid subsequent CT, whereas 17% of initial CT patients had repeat CT.
  • US use increased from 15% to 31% over the study period; initial CT correlated with shorter time to surgery but more ED visits.

Conclusions:

  • Half of Ontario renal colic patients still receive initial CT, despite US recommendations for uncomplicated cases.
  • The doubling of US use over the study period is an encouraging trend.
  • Initial US imaging can help patients avoid further CT scans, reducing overall imaging burden.