The Role of Computed Tomography Findings in Prediction of Stone Composition

The Role of Computed Tomography Findings in Prediction of Stone Composition

Hounsfield units (HU) provides a quantitative assessment of stone density in the urogenital tract on non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) and has the ability to predict treatment success. The difference in HU (HUdiff) value was measured on NCCT in two patients. Our opinion is that HUdiff can pre...

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Main Authors: Serdar Çelik, Canan Altay, Ozan Bozkurt, Fatih Gülbey Kaya, Ömer Demir, Mustafa Seçil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Urological Surgery
Subjects:
Hounsfield units
non-contrast computed tomography
stone composition
kidney stone
stone homogeneity/heterogeneity
Online Access:http://jurolsurgery.org/article_15039/The-Role-Of-Computed-Tomography-Findings-In-Prediction-Of-Stone-Composition

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