[Diagnostic radiology in nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis (author's transl)]

In summary it can be stated that clinically and radiologically, nephrolithiasis und nephrocalcinosis are not uncommonly encountered together. It is the aim of x-ray diagnostic to detect stones and parenchymal calcification, to assess localisation, size and numer or extent, to recognise secondary changes in the renal parenchyma and urinary-tract resulting from stones and to aid the search for the primary disease. In addition there are readiographic methods valuable for the initiation of treatment, e. g. percutaneous antegrade pyelography and nephrostomy.