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- Title
Re: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: retrospective study on possible predictors of treatment success and revisiting the role of non-contrast-enhanced computer tomography in kidney and ureteral stone disease.
- Authors
Erten, Kadir Serefhan; Sariduman, Nursah; Sen, Ilker; Tan, Mustafa Ozgur
- Abstract
This document discusses the use of different imaging modalities in diagnosing urolithiasis, or kidney and ureteral stone disease. The authors compare non-contrast CT scans (NCCT) and plain kidney ureter and bladder X-rays (KUB) in diagnosing urolithiasis patients, noting that NCCT provides more precise information, particularly in high-risk cases. They also mention the advantages and limitations of using Ultrasonography (USG) and KUB together, highlighting its real-time imaging capabilities and absence of ionizing radiation. The document further discusses the decreasing preference for KUB in diagnosing urolithiasis due to its limited sensitivity, and the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve diagnostic accuracy. The authors conclude by stating that the integration of KUB and USG can be effective in diagnosing ureteral stones in certain patient populations, and that technological advancements and the use of AI are expected to revolutionize the field of urolithiasis diagnosis.
- Subjects
EXTRACORPOREAL shock wave lithotripsy; KIDNEY stones; CONVOLUTIONAL neural networks; RENAL colic; TOMOGRAPHY
- Publication
Urolithiasis, 2024, Vol 52, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2194-7228
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00240-024-01603-1