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  • Radiology
  • Urology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) is the standard for diagnosing urolithiasis.
  • Limited data exists on optimal CT report content for efficient patient triage and care.
  • This study evaluated CT scan reporting quality at a Canadian academic medical center.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the quality and variability of CT scan reporting for urolithiasis.
  • To identify essential information for improving healthcare team decision-making.
  • To provide insights for standardized reporting.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 100 consecutive renal colic CT scans.
  • Descriptive statistics to analyze the frequency of specific reporting elements.
  • Evaluation of elements crucial for urological triage and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Stone size and number were universally reported for obstructing stones but less consistently for non-obstructing stones.
  • Hydronephrosis status was commonly reported (98%), but renal size (32%) and periureteral stranding (16%) were less frequent.
  • Hounsfield units (3%), skin-to-stone distance, and radiation dose were rarely or never reported.

Conclusions:

  • CT reports consistently included stone size, location, and number, though not uniformly.
  • Key metrics like Hounsfield units, skin-to-stone distance, and radiation dose were underreported.
  • Standardized reporting offers opportunities to enhance knowledge transfer, clinical efficiency, and patient care quality.