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

Nida Saleem; Salahuddin Balooch; Adil Qayyum; Tayyaba Afzal; Najam Us Saqib Khan Niazi; Ruqqayia Adil

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v73i1.6730

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).