Evaluation of Twinkling Artifact Compared to Computed Tomography for Evaluation of Kidney Stones
Evaluation of Twinkling Artifact Compared to Computed Tomography for Evaluation of Kidney Stones
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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