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How do you decide between CT and ultrasound imaging tests for surveillance imaging for patients with recurrent nephrolithiasis?

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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic

I much prefer non-contrast renal CT scanning compared to ultrasound to determine metabolic stone activity (an increase in size or number of stones from previous imaging). Although more expensive, radiation exposure is low and sensitivity is high. Determining metabolic activity is important; if activ...

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