Publications by authors named "Richard B Barter"
Article Synopsis
- Many CT scans for urinary tract stones (UTSs) may be unnecessary, as most stones pass without significant complications.
- A retrospective study analyzed 2,315 emergency department patients who underwent noncontrast CT for suspected UTS and found that only 2.1% had an emergent outcome.
- The study developed a predictive score based on key health indicators which could help clinicians determine when a CT scan is truly needed, potentially reducing unnecessary imaging and associated healthcare costs.
