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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedSamim M, Goss S, Luty S
Incidental findings on CT for suspected renal colic in emergency department patients: prevalence and types in 5,383 consecutive examinations.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence, importance, and types of incidental findings (IF) in non-enhanced CT scans performed for suspected renal colic, based on ACR white papers and other accepted radiographic recommendations. It found that important IF occurred in 12.7% of non-enhanced CT scans performed for suspected renal colic in the emergency department and are more common in older individuals.
AHRQ-funded; HS018322.
Citation: Samim M, Goss S, Luty S .
Incidental findings on CT for suspected renal colic in emergency department patients: prevalence and types in 5,383 consecutive examinations.
J Am Coll Radiol 2015 Jan;12(1):63-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2014.07.026..
Keywords: Emergency Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Imaging, Elderly