Use of ultra-low dose computed tomography versus abdominal plain film for assessment of stone-free rates after shock-wave lithotripsy: implications on emergency room visits, surgical procedures, and cost-effectiveness.

Sood A, Wong P, Borchert A, Budzyn J, Keeley J, Heilbronn C, Eilender B, Littleton R, Leavitt DA. Use of ultra-low dose computed tomography versus abdominal plain film for assessment of stone-free rates after shock-wave lithotripsy: implications on emergency room visits, surgical procedures, and cost-effectiveness. Urolithiasis. 2021 Dec; 49(6):591-598.

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subject areas

Cost-Benefit Analysis
Emergency Service, Hospital
Humans
Lithotripsy
Retrospective Studies
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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Akshay Sood

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