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Imaging for kidney stones.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15290203     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Imaging investigations play a vital role in the management of patients with kidney stones. The techniques available include plain x-ray of the abdomen, ultrasound scan, intravenous urogram, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging, amongst others. All of these techniques have their own individual roles to play and also have limitations. CT has been establishing itself as the imaging technique of choice and some exciting developments are on the way. However, renal stone disease is a complex condition. Furthermore, there are a variety of surgical techniques used to treat stones. It is therefore important that the strengths and weakness of each of the modalities are clearly understood and the investigations are tailored to address the problem in hand.
Authors:
P N Rao
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2004-07-29
Journal Detail:
Title:  World journal of urology     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0724-4983     ISO Abbreviation:  World J Urol     Publication Date:  2004 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-01-26     Completed Date:  2005-05-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8307716     Medline TA:  World J Urol     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  323-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. Nagaraja.rao@ntlworld.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Kidney Calculi / radiography*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

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