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NICOLAU , Carlos

Last name: NICOLAU

First name: Carlos

2015 (v1)

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Imaging patients with renal colic—consider ultrasound first

Nicolau, Carlos Claudon, Michel Derchi, LE

Abstract: Renal colic is a common disease in Europe and a common cause of visit to the Emergency Department. Clinical diagnosis is usually confirmed by imaging modalities. Unenhanced computed tomography (CT) is considered the best diagnostic test due to its excellent accuracy detecting ureteral stones. However, ultrasound (US) should be...

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