4) After treatment of a ureteral calculus, what followup imaging studies should be obtained? Results Based on these protocols, noncontrast computerized tomography is recommended to establish the diagnosis in most cases, with a low energy protocol advocated if body habitus is favorable. Conventional ...
Clinical Effectiveness Protocols for Imaging in the Management of Ureteral Calculous Disease: \\{AUA\\} Technology Assessment 2) What information should be obtained? 3) After diagnosis of a ureteral calculus, what followup imaging should be used? 4) After treatment of a ......
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The widespread use of upper tract endoscopy has led to an increased frequency of iatrogenic ureteral stricture. Early ureteroscopy studies reported ureteral stricture rates of 3%-11% in patients undergoing ureteroscopy for calculus management. More recent studies using smaller fiberoptic endoscopes; laser...
Imaging methods play an essential role in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with urolithiasis. Precise detection of stone burden and location and delineation of the collecting system, ureteral and surrounding organs’ anatomy may affect the selection of the treatment modality. The sel...