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PMID: 11248915 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Unenhanced helical CT allows rapid and accurate determination of whether a stone is present anywhere in the urinary tract. There is a learning curve for both radiologist and urologist, but a number of signs are highly predictive of stone. Helical CT scans should always be accompanied by a "scoutogram" to convey an idea of what the stone might look like. The scan requires no contrast medium and takes only 5 to 10 minutes of imaging time, making it cost effective. It behooves both urologists and radiologists to familiarize themselves with the techniques for reading these scans. |
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Authors:
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K R Anderson; R C Smith |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of endourology / Endourological Society Volume: 15 ISSN: 0892-7790 ISO Abbreviation: J. Endourol. Publication Date: 2001 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-03-15 Completed Date: 2001-06-14 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8807503 Medline TA: J Endourol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 25-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510, USA. |
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Costs and Cost Analysis Diagnostic Techniques, Urological / economics Humans Pain / etiology* Tomography, X-Ray Computed / economics, methods* Urinary Calculi / physiopathology, radiography* |
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