CT and Stone Fragility
- 1 February 2001
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in Journal of Endourology
- Vol. 15 (1) , 31-36
- https://doi.org/10.1089/08927790150500926
Abstract
Informed selection of treatment requires knowledge of the size and composition of a calculus. Spiral CT has a growing role in the detection of calculi, with an overall accuracy in excess of 95%. Moreover, the margin of error in determining stone size does not exceed 3.6%, and stone volume is underestimated by <5%. Pixelograms, the compilation of multiple points of attenuation, may provide clues to stone composition and durility.Keywords
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