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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspect kidney stones | Patients presenting with flank abdominal pain |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT Scan followed by ultrasound | Other | A limited U/S is performed after the CT scan which is ordered by the Emergency Department physician. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| The detection of kidney stones on ultrasound compared to CT. | One year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of hydronephrosis, a sign of obstruction of the urinary tract, will also be detected. | one year |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Adults with flank pain in the emergency department, suspected to have kidney stones.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ania Kielar, MD FRCPC | Ottawa Hospital Research Institute | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| The Ottawa Hospital Civic and General Campuses | Ottawa | Ontario | K1Y 4E9 | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007669 | Kidney Calculi |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D053040 | Nephrolithiasis |
| D007674 | Kidney Diseases |
| D014570 | Urologic Diseases |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
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| D005261 |
| Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052878 | Urolithiasis |
| D014545 | Urinary Calculi |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D002137 | Calculi |
| D020763 | Pathological Conditions, Anatomical |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |