Diagnostic accuracy

Radiation exposure

Cost

Non-contrast computed tomography

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+

+

Low dose NCCT

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++

+

Ultrasound

++

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++

Plain abdominal radiography (KUB)

+

+++

++++

KUB with tomograms

++

+

+++

Digital tomosynthesis

++

+++

+++

Fig. 14.1.

Imaging of the recurrent stone former. (a) imaging for the asymptomatic patient (b) imaging for the symptomatic patient

References

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Pearle MS, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316–24.PubMedCrossRef

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