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Can a dual-energy computed tomography predict unsuitable stone components for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy?

Sung Hoon AhnTae Hoon OhIll Young Seo
Published in: Korean journal of urology (2015)
DECT improved the characterization of urinary stone components and was a useful method for identifying uric acid and calcium oxalate monohydrate stones, which are unsuitable for ESWL.
Keyphrases
  • dual energy
  • uric acid
  • computed tomography
  • metabolic syndrome
  • image quality
  • positron emission tomography
  • urinary tract
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • editorial comment
  • contrast enhanced
  • magnetic resonance