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This document summarizes and compares several imaging modalities for assessing urolithiasis: 1. Ultrasonography has limited use in diagnosing and locating ureteral stones but is highly sensitive for renal stones and secondary signs of obstruction. 2. Non-contrast CT has high sensitivity (95-100%) and specificity (94-96%) for detecting both radiopaque and radiolucent stones. Multi-detector CT and coronal reformatting improve detection of small stones. Dual-energy CT can differentiate stone compositions.

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andrew

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