Can a dual-energy computed tomography predict unsuitable stone components for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?

CONCLUSIONS: DECT improved the characterization of urinary stone components and was a useful method for identifying uric acid and calcium oxalate monohydrate stones, which are unsuitable for ESWL. PMID: 26366277 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Korean Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research