Performance of Dual-Source CT in Calculi Component Analysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 2151 Calculi.

Juan YuQingchun ZhouFan LinEnming CuiHan-Wen ZhangYi LeiLiangping Luo

Published in: Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes (2020)

Dual-source computed tomography has high sensitivity and specificity for the component analysis of UA, CaOx, Cys, and HA calculi in vivo. This tool may have the potential to replace the current analysis tool in vitro in diagnosing calculi.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
urinary tract
positron emission tomography
dual energy
image quality
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance