Ultrasonography versus computed tomography for initial investigation of suspected nephrolithiasis. Issue 4 (22nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Katie; Dowling, Shawn
• Is Part Of: CJEM. Volume 18:Issue 4(2016:Jul.)
• Page Start: 315
• Page End: 318
• Publication Date: 2016-01-22
• Subjects: computed tomography, -- diagnostic imaging, -- kidney calculi, -- nephrolithiasis, -- ultrasonography, -- ureteric calculi; Emergency Treatment -- Periodicals; Emergency Medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency medical services -- Canada -- Periodicals; Medical emergencies -- Canada -- Periodicals; Emergency medical services; Medical emergencies; Canada; Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1017/cem.2015.110
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1481-8035

Abstract

Abstract : Clinical question: Is ultrasonography a safe and practical alternative to computed tomography for the initial investigation of suspected nephrolithiasis? Article chosen: Smith-Bindman R, Aubin C, Bailitz J, et al. Ultrasonography versus computed tomography for suspected nephrolithiasis. N Engl J Med 2014;371(12):1100-10. Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of ultrasonography as a first-line imaging investigation for patients with suspected nephrolithiasis.