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1985
DOI: 10.1016/s0196-0644(85)80094-9
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Utility of the plain abdominal radiograph for diagnosing ureteral calculi

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“…Two retrospective studies of patients evaluated in the emergency room for presumed renal colic found plain films to have a sensitivity ranging from 58% to 62%, specificity ranging from 67% to 69%, and a positive predictive rate ranging from 86% to 91% for upper tract stones. 10,11 Despite the inaccuracy of plain films and our finding of CT estimates of stone size similar to those of plain films, we believe there is still utility in acquiring a KUB film in patients presenting with ureteral stones. Plain films establish the radiopacity/radiolucency of stones, which may affect the choice of treatment.…”
Section: Utility Ofmentioning
confidence: 82%
“…Two retrospective studies of patients evaluated in the emergency room for presumed renal colic found plain films to have a sensitivity ranging from 58% to 62%, specificity ranging from 67% to 69%, and a positive predictive rate ranging from 86% to 91% for upper tract stones. 10,11 Despite the inaccuracy of plain films and our finding of CT estimates of stone size similar to those of plain films, we believe there is still utility in acquiring a KUB film in patients presenting with ureteral stones. Plain films establish the radiopacity/radiolucency of stones, which may affect the choice of treatment.…”
Section: Utility Ofmentioning
confidence: 82%
“…Nevertheless, studies have shown that calculi are often overlooked [3,4]. In one report [2], an opaque calculus was not recognized on plain films in 27% of 75 patients with proved ureteral calculi.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Diğer taraftan ürik asit taşlarının oranı yaklaşık olarak %10'dur ve bu taşlar non-opaktır. Direkt üriner sistem grafisi (DÜSG), radyologlar tarafından değerlendirildiğinde sensitivitesi %48-62 arasında iken (11)(12)(13)(14), acil doktorları tarafından değerlendirildiği bir çalışmada DÜSG sensitivitesinin %29'lara kadar düştüğü bildirilmiştir (15). DÜSG spesifitesi ise %60-77 olarak hesaplanmıştır (16 (24,25).…”
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