Pitfalls in Stone Imaging

Renal stone disease is relatively common, affecting up to 5% women and 12% men in the USA during their lifetime 1 and the prevalence continues to increase. Recurrence rates have been estimated at 50% within 5-10 years and 75% within 20 years.2 Imaging is vital in both the diagnosis and management of renal stone disease and common forms of imaging include CT and US. Radiological intervention may be needed to aid treatment, and include percutaneous nephrostomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL); these procedures are commonly performed by radiologists, but in some centres urologists also undertake interventional procedures following adequate training.
Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research