Patients suspected of having a kidney stone are usually evaluated by computed tomography (CT) scan. The investigators hypothesize that ultrasound (U/S) should be sufficient to evaluate kidneys for suspected renal stones.
All patients aged 18 years of age and over who are undergoing a renal stone protocol for evaluation of flank pain will be included. Pregnant patients will not be included.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
52
A limited U/S is performed after the CT scan which is ordered by the Emergency Department physician.
The Ottawa Hospital Civic and General Campuses
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The detection of kidney stones on ultrasound compared to CT.
Time frame: One year
Presence of hydronephrosis, a sign of obstruction of the urinary tract, will also be detected.
Time frame: one year
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