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CT evaluation of flank pain and suspected urolithiasis.
Radiol Technol
February 2010
Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia.
Background: Acute renal colic is the most common clinical indication among patients seen in emergency departments. Studies have shown that 2% to 3% of people will experience an episode of acute renal colic during their lifetime.
Objective: The objective of this study was to create and pilot test a single efficient medical imaging examination that can assess the entire urinary system and the surrounding organs' parenchyma for flank pain, suspected urolithiasis or both.