Nephrolithiasis

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2001 Aug;19(3):633-54, viii. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70207-8.

Abstract

This article covers the diagnosis and management of renal colic. New imaging modalities will be reviewed using evidence-based medicine. The disposition of the patient with renal colic will be addressed. Additionally, special groups with nephrolithiasis will be discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Emergency Treatment / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Kidney Calculi / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Calculi / epidemiology
  • Kidney Calculi / therapy*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Factors
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sex Distribution
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urography