Role of non-contrast spiral computerized tomography in acute ureteric colic

Role of non-contrast spiral computerized tomography in acute ureteric colic

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Aim: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of noncontrast helical computerized tomography (CT) in ureteric colic with comparative evaluation of KUB and ultrasonography (USG).Setting: Tertiary care university hospital.Materials and Methods: One hundred patients aged between 20 and 75 years referred from the Queen emergency department as acute ureteric colic were evaluated with KUB and USG followed by noncontrast helical CT.

Results: Noncontrast helical CT was 91% sensitive and 98% specific in detecting urolithiasis compared to a Stationery sensitivity of 20% and 30% for KUB and USG and specificity of 94% and 98% respectively.Conclusion: Noncontrast helical CT is a very sensitive and specific investigation for evaluation of acute flank pain due to urolithiasis, besides helping in the detection of nonrenal causes of pain.