Radiology of the urinary system in the emergency department.
Three straightforward radiologic examinations are the cornerstone of the diagnosis of a wide variety of urinary tract pathology that may be encountered in the emergency department. This article reviews some technical aspects of the examinations, the radiologic findings, and some controversial aspects of the diagnosis and subsequent management of these patients.
D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006417:Hematuria / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014567:Urography / Q000379:methods*