Unexplained renal colic: What is the utility of IV contrast?

Frank H. Miller*, Eric Kraemer, Kshitij Dalal, Ana Keppke, Eugene Huo, Frederick L. Hoff

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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the benefit of intravenous (IV) contrast in patients with suspected renal colic and unremarkable unenhanced MDCT. Materials and methods: One thousand two hundred and four patients with suspected ureterolithiasis were evaluated with unenhanced MDCT. Seven hundred and eight patients that had additional imaging following IV contrast were our study group. Results: Of the patients, 9.4% (67/708) had abnormalities seen only on contrast-enhanced exams. In 53.1% (376/708) of the patients, no additional finding was identified after IV contrast. Conclusion: IV contrast in patients with renal colic is rarely helpful.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)331-336
Number of pages6
JournalClinical Imaging
Volume29
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2005

Keywords

  • Abdominal pain
  • Computed tomography
  • Contrast media
  • Kidney CT

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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