Ultrasonography versus computed tomography for initial investigation of suspected nephrolithiasis

Katie Lin, Shawn Dowling
2016 CJEM: Canadian Journal of Emergency Medical Care  
Clinical question Is ultrasonography a safe and practical alternative to computed tomography for the initial investigation of suspected nephrolithiasis? Article chosen Smith-Bindman R, Aubin C, Bailitz J, et al. Ultrasonography versus computed tomography for suspected nephrolithiasis. N Engl J Med 2014;371(12):1100-10. Objective To assess the safety and efficacy of ultrasonography as a first-line imaging investigation for patients with suspected nephrolithiasis.
doi:10.1017/cem.2015.110 pmid:26794725 fatcat:hcr7ipnzbbcbzgavas6hh4yxfy