Contemporary Use of Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging in Suspected Urolithiasis in Pregnancy.
Curr Urol Rep
; 24(9): 443-449, 2023 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-37314612
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW We aimed to examine the role of low-dose CT (LDCT) in the diagnostic work-up for suspected urolithiasis in pregnancy. We reviewed contemporary urologic recommendations for CT in pregnancy, its utilization for suspected urolithiasis, and explored barriers to its use. RECENT FINDINGS:
National urologic guidelines and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend the judicious use of LDCT imaging in pregnancy when necessary. We noted inconsistencies in review article management pathways and recommendations for CT imaging for suspected urolithiasis in pregnancy. Overall CT utilization in pregnancy for suspected urolithiasis is low. Proposed barriers to LDCT use in pregnancy include fears of litigation and misperceptions of the harm of diagnostic radiation. Recent advancements in imaging technologies for urolithiasis in pregnancy are limited. More specific diagnostic pathway recommendations from national urologic guideline bodies for when to use LDCT to investigate renal colic in pregnancy may reduce diagnostic and intervention delays.Mots clés
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Urologie
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Urolithiase
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Colique néphrétique
Type d'étude:
Guideline
Limites:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Langue:
En
Journal:
Curr Urol Rep
Sujet du journal:
UROLOGIA
Année:
2023
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique