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Effectiveness of Low Dose Over Standard dose CT for Detection of Urolithiasis: A Systematic Review Saikiran Pendem
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12341

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Computed Tomography (CT) of the Kidneys, ureter, bladder is prime investigation to study the pathologies ofthe Genitourinary system. Despite the advantages of CT, radiation exposure poses major risk. The objectiveof the review is to investigate the effectiveness of Low dose dose CT over standard dose CT for detectionof Urolithiasis. The literature search was performed on PubMed, Scopus, CINHAL, Cochrane Library andWeb of Science databases for original research articles published between 2000 and 2020. Research Articlesthat included the efficacy of low dose CT over standard dose CT in identification of Urinary stones wereincluded. Total 4558 studies were detected from the literature search. After thorough screening 12 articleswere included in the review. The Sensitivity of Low dose CT KUB was 80 to 99% and the Specificity rangedfrom 88 to 100%, the diagnostic accuracy of Low dose CT was 96.1%. From our study we conclude thatLow dose CT KUB was effective in maintain the diagnostic confidence with optimal image quality andreduced radiation dose.
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