Publications by authors named "Sandra Abergel"
Background: Recommendations for the management of urolithiasis in primary care are lacking in France. The Delphi method was used to seek consensus from an expert panel regarding outpatient management of urolithiasis.
Methods: We gathered 25 French experts from five clinical specialties: general practice, urology, nephrology, emergency medicine and radiology.
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to investigate how often alternative diagnoses are found using low-dose unenhanced CT scans in emergency department patients suspected of having uncomplicated renal colic.
- It involved screening 178 patients over six months, wherein 155 received CT scans; 76% of these confirmed renal colic, but 6% revealed other medical issues, with half requiring hospitalization.
- The findings suggest that systematic use of this imaging method could improve diagnosis accuracy, supporting the need for further research with controlled trials.