Ultrasonography in acute flank pain.
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1996-11-01
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In 58 patients with acute recurrent or persistent flank pain, straight x-ray (kidney, ureter, bladder region) detected stones in the urinary tract in 50 cases (86.2%), whereas ultrasonography detected stones in the urinary tract in 55 patients (94.8%). Ultrasound also detected unilateral hydronephrosis in 20 patients (34.48%). The presence of calculus was subsequently proved by intravenous urography/surgery or spontaneous passage. Ultrasonography is safe, quick, reliable and most effective diagnostic tool in such cases in rural areas. Intravenous urogram should be reserved for cases which need surgical intervention.
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Kundu AK, Bhattacherjee GC, Saha BB. Ultrasonography in acute flank pain. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 1996 Nov; 94(11): 403-4, 416