Brian H Eisner1, Joseph W McQuaid, Elias Hyams, Brian R Matlaga. 1. Department of Urology, Kidney Stone Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, GRB 1102, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114, USA. beisner@partners.org
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: In this article, we review the standard of care for imaging of nephrolithiasis as well as new technology and radiation concerns from the perspective of the urologic surgeon. CONCLUSION: Nephrolithiasis is a common cause of morbidity with a lifetime prevalence of 5-10% worldwide. Increasingly, diagnostic evaluation and planning for medical or surgical intervention have become reliant on imaging.
OBJECTIVE: In this article, we review the standard of care for imaging of nephrolithiasis as well as new technology and radiation concerns from the perspective of the urologic surgeon. CONCLUSION:Nephrolithiasis is a common cause of morbidity with a lifetime prevalence of 5-10% worldwide. Increasingly, diagnostic evaluation and planning for medical or surgical intervention have become reliant on imaging.
Authors: Shuai Leng; Maria Shiung; Songtao Ai; Mingliang Qu; Terri J Vrtiska; Katharine L Grant; Bernhard Krauss; Bernhard Schmidt; John C Lieske; Cynthia H McCollough Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol Date: 2015-01 Impact factor: 3.959