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Accuracy of reduced-dose computed tomography for ureteral stones in emergency department patients.
The researchers compared the sensitivity and specificity of reduced-dose computed tomography (CT) for diagnosis of clinically important urologic causes of kidney stones likely to require intervention within a 90-day follow-up period. In 201 patients with a range of body mass indexes who received both regular and reduced dose scans contemporaneously, reduced-dose CT were 96% sensitive for stones requiring intervention.
AHRQ-funded; HS018322.
Citation: Moore CL, Daniels B, Ghita M .
Accuracy of reduced-dose computed tomography for ureteral stones in emergency department patients.
Ann Emerg Med 2015 Feb;65(2):189-98.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.09.008..
Keywords: Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Department, Kidney Disease and Health, Imaging