Open AccessRenal colic: Radiological approach
Author(s) -
Olivera Nikolić,
Viktorija Vučaj-Ćirilović,
Kosta Petrović,
Mira Govorčin,
Sanja Stojanović,
Viktor Till
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
medicinski pregled
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1820-7383
pISSN - 0025-8105
DOI - 10.2298/mpns0608385n
Subject(s) - medicine , flank pain , radiological weapon , renal colic , flank , radiology , ultrasonography , acute pain , pathology , anatomy , anesthesia , alternative medicine
Acute flank pain is commonly caused by urolithiasis. This paper discusses advantages and disadvantages of procedures used for evaluation of acute flank pain. In our institution, the diagnostic algorithm includes ultrasonography and plain film radiography, and unenhanced spiral CT in equivocal cases.
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