i think first step is KUB....N THEN USG...correct if m wrong...
i tooo agree
1st step for renal stones is KUB
for gall stones is USG
best step is non contrast ct
1.urine analysis
2.KUB
3.CT
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Noncontrast Helical CT best for renal stones..[kaplan}
only Masses, abscess, tumors - Contrast
thanks,
ok, UXC for Renal stones.
UA Xray CT.
thanks!
[hmm...so if question asked, Px has flank pain, what is the best next step? do you choose KUB over CT if both are in choices even though CT is the bestest?]
1st step is KUB
best step is Non contrast CT...
use Contrats only for Masses, Tumors, Abscess..
yes i think kub is done first...when pt having a flank pain...u wont directly jump to ct