doc4mindia
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patients suspect nephrolithiasis. Next is CT or IVP?
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| tess
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Usually we should go for cheaper investigation, so x-ray first, plus 85% of stones are radiopaque.
Ultrasound has higher sensivity then x-ray because it also can detect radiolucent stones.
CT is cost-effective method but i don't think it should be used first although it has become first-line tool in evaluating flank pain.
IVP is the last choice for those uncertain cases after the tries of the above.
What do you think? Thanks.
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| doc4mindia
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yes even I think we should go for intravenous urography when the diagnosis remains uncertain.
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