A study of X-ray KUB in evaluation of renal colic at tertiary health care centre
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Radiology - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Renal colic is pain associated with obstructed stone in renal system. Calculi are formed when the urine is supersaturated with salt and minerals such as calcium oxalate, uric acid and cystine. Aim and objective: To assess the role of X-Ray KUB in evaluation of renal colic patients in a tertiary care centre Methodology: 80 patients presenting with renal colic to emergency department were studied. Sociodemographic data, detailed history was recorded with questionnaire. Diagnosis was done with X-ray KUB. Data was analysed with appropriate statistical tests. Results: Renal stones were common in age group of 31-50 years. Male to female ratio was 2.3:1. X-ray KUB has sensitivity of 90%.
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Prajakta Anil Khot, Abhijeet Devidas Nagapurkar, Anil Govind Joshi
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