Evaluating Unenhanced Multidetector Computed Tomography of Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder (CT KUB) as the Initial Imaging Service in Suspected Acute Renal Colic Patients

Authors

  • Nida Saleem Combined Military Hospital Khairan Medical College Khairan/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
  • Salahuddin Balooch Combined Military Hospital Khairan Medical College Khairan/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
  • Adil Qayyum Combined Military Hospital Khairan Medical College Khairan/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
  • Tayyaba Afzal Combined Military Hospital Risalpur/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
  • Najam Us Saqib Khan Niazi Combined Military Hospital Khairan Medical College Khairan/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Pakistan
  • Ruqqayia Adil Ghulam Mohi Ud Din Medical College Mirpur Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v73i1.6730

Keywords:

Acute renal colic, Computed tomography (CT), Computed tomography of Kidneys, ureter and bladder (CT-KUB)

Abstract

Objective: To assess the role of unenhanced multidetector computed tomography (CT) of kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB) in the initial imaging of suspected acute renal colic.

Study Design: Retrospective longitudinal study.

Place and Duration of Study: Combined Military Hospital, Kharian Pakistan, from Jan 2020 to Jan 2021.

Methodology: One hundred and thirty-eight cases of suspected acute renal colic underwent CT-KUB. The demographic,radiological, clinical, and follow-up data were recorded for each patient.

Results: There were 88(51.8%) males and 82(48.2%) females in the present study, with a mean age of 50.86±18.57 years. Out of 170 patients, only 138(81.17%) were indicated with acute findings, whereas 32(18.82%) individuals showed no acute findings.The mean stone size was found to be 4.77±0.98mm. Most of the stones had a location near the pelvic brim (n=47; 34.15%).

Conclusion: The use of CT KUB should be encouraged for the evaluation of renal colic.
Keywords: Acute renal colic, Computed tomography (CT), Computed tomography of Kidneys, ureter and bladder (CT-KUB).

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Published

28-02-2023

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Saleem N, Balooch S, Qayyum A, Afzal T, Niazi NUSK, Adil R. Evaluating Unenhanced Multidetector Computed Tomography of Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder (CT KUB) as the Initial Imaging Service in Suspected Acute Renal Colic Patients. Pak Armed Forces Med J [Internet]. 2023 Feb. 28 [cited 2024 Oct. 7];73(1):207-10. Available from: https://pafmj.org/PAFMJ/article/view/6730