Sensitivity of Emergency Bedside Ultrasound to Detect Hydronephrosis in Patients with Computed Tomography-proven Stones

INTRODUCTION: Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) is widely regarded as the gold standard for diagnosis of urolithiasis in emergency department (ED) patients. However, it is costly, time-consuming and exposes patients to significant doses of ionizing radiation. Hydronephrosis on bedside ultrasound...

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Autores principales: Riddell, Jeff, Case, Aaron, Wopat, Ross, Beckham, Stephen, Lucas, Mikael, McClung, Christian D., Swadron, Stuart
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine 2014
Materias:
Technology in Emergency Care
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3935794/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24578772
http://dx.doi.org/10.5811/westjem.2013.9.15874

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