EBQ:Hematuria in Renal Colic: Difference between revisions
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==Study Design== | ==Study Design== | ||
Retrospective chart review of 950 patients who had a formal microscopic urinalysis within 24 hours of undergoing a non-contrast helical CT. | |||
==Population== | ==Population== | ||
===Patient Demographics=== | ===Patient Demographics=== | ||
Revision as of 16:39, 10 October 2014
incomplete Journal Club Article
Luchs J. et al.. "Utility of hematuria testing in patients with suspected renal colic: correlation with unenhanced helical CT results". Urology. 2002. 59(6):839-42.
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Clinical Question
Conclusion
The presence or absence of blood on urinalysis cannot be used to reliably determine which patients have ureteral stones.
Major Points
Study Design
Retrospective chart review of 950 patients who had a formal microscopic urinalysis within 24 hours of undergoing a non-contrast helical CT.