Hydronephrosis on USG Predicts Stones but May Not Cut CT Use

Hydronephrosis identified on point-of-care ultrasound is linked to higher risks for stone disease and early urologic intervention in suspected renal colic but not with reduced CT use or ED stays.
Medscape Medical News

source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/hydronephrosis-renal-point-care-ultrasound-predicts-stones-2026a1000fvn?src=rss

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