Is combined ultrasound with radiography sufficient for the diagnosis of obstructive ureteric stone in patients with acute flank pain?

• Main Authors: Pornprom Thungkatikajonkit, Sirote Wongwaisayawan, Arrug Wibulpolprasert, Wit Viseshsindh, Rathachai Kaewlai
• Other Authors: Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/58201
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2019 Journal of Medical Ultrasound | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow. Context: Ultrasound (US) is excellent for detection of hydronephrosis but has poor sensitivity for stone detection. In contrast, radiography of the kidney-ureter-bladder has better sensitivity for detection of stone but li...