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Abstract NHCT is a safe rapidly performed test for evaluation of suspected renal colic . * It is highly sensitive test for evaluation of renal & ureteral calculi, and more importantly, allows visualization of alternate pathology. * Secondary signs are seen that aid in determining the presence or absence of obstruction, and are often helpful if a stone is not visualized. * The superior soft tissue contrast of CT allows detection of ureteric stones as small as 2mm in size. * The reformatted views produced images similar to those produced by excretory urography. These improved communication with the clinicians. * NHCT allows for rapid triage and localization of stones and should be recommended as the primary diagnostic modality for evaluation of patients with acute flank pain and suspected ureterolithiasis. * If helical CT is not available, plain film plus Ultrasonography should be considered. This approach does not solve all the cases,IVU is indicated in unresolved cases. |