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Comparison between ultrasound and noncontrast helical computed tomography for identification of acute ureterolithiasis in a teaching hospital setting
Souza, Luís Ronan Marquez Ferreira de; Goldman, Suzan Menasce; Faintuch, Salomão; Faria, Juliano Ferreira; Bekhor, Daniel; Tiferes, Dario Ariel; Ortiz, Valdemar; Choyke, Peter; Szejnfeld, Jacob.
  • Souza, Luís Ronan Marquez Ferreira de; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Diagnostic Imaging Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Goldman, Suzan Menasce; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Diagnostic Imaging Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Faintuch, Salomão; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Diagnostic Imaging Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Faria, Juliano Ferreira; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Diagnostic Imaging Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Bekhor, Daniel; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Diagnostic Imaging Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Tiferes, Dario Ariel; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Diagnostic Imaging Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Ortiz, Valdemar; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Department of Urology. São Paulo. BR
  • Choyke, Peter; The Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health. Diagnostic Radiology Department. Bethesda. US
  • Szejnfeld, Jacob; Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Escola Paulista de Medicina. Diagnostic Imaging Department. São Paulo. BR
São Paulo med. j ; 125(2): 102-107, Mar. 2007. graf, tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-454752
ABSTRACT
CONTEXT AND

OBJECTIVE:

Recent studies have shown noncontrast computed tomography (NCT) to be more effective than ultrasound (US) for imaging acute ureterolithiasis. However, to our knowledge, there are few studies directly comparing these techniques in an emergency teaching hospital setting. The objectives of this study were to compare the diagnostic accuracy of US and NCT performed by senior radiology residents for diagnosing acute ureterolithiasis; and to assess interobserver agreement on tomography interpretations by residents and experienced abdominal radiologists. DESIGN AND

SETTING:

Prospective study of 52 consecutive patients, who underwent both US and NCT within an interval of eight hours, at Hospital São Paulo.

METHODS:

US scans were performed by senior residents and read by experienced radiologists. NCT scan images were read by senior residents, and subsequently by three abdominal radiologists. The interobserver variability was assessed using the kappa statistic.

RESULTS:

Ureteral calculi were found in 40 out of 52 patients (77 percent). US presented sensitivity of 22 percent and specificity of 100 percent. When collecting system dilatation was associated, US demonstrated 73 percent sensitivity, 82 percent specificity. The interobserver agreement in NCT analysis was very high with regard to identification of calculi, collecting system dilatation and stranding of perinephric fat.

CONCLUSIONS:

US has limited value for identifying ureteral calculi in comparison with NCT, even when collecting system dilatation is present. Residents and abdominal radiologists demonstrated excellent agreement rates for ureteral calculi, identification of collecting system dilatation and stranding of perinephric fat on NCT.
RESUMO
CONTEXTO E

OBJETIVO:

Estudos atuais demonstram que a tomografia computadorizada helicoidal sem contraste (TC) apresenta maior acurácia do que a ultra-sonografia (US) no diagnóstico da ureterolitíase aguda, porém, poucos estudos a esse respeito foram realizados em atendimento radiológico de urgência de hospital universitário. Nossos objetivos foram comparar a sensibilidade diagnóstica da US com a TC realizadas por residentes no diagnóstico de ureterolitíase aguda e comparar a análise da TC interpretada por residentes e radiologistas experientes. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL Estudo prospectivo de 52 pacientes com cólica renal aguda, que foram submetidos a exame de US seguido de TC em período máximo de oito horas no Hospital São Paulo.

MÉTODOS:

Os exames de US foram realizados por médicos residentes e conferidos pelos preceptores, já os de TC foram analisados por outro residente e posteriormente analisados por três radiologistas independentes.

RESULTADOS:

Nos 52 pacientes analisados foram encontrados 40 cálculos ureterais na TC (77 por cento). A US apresentou uma sensibilidade de 22 por cento e especificidade de 100 por cento, que aumentou para 73 por cento e 82 por cento respectivamente, quando se associou a identificação da dilatação do sistema coletor. A TC analisada pelo residente e pelos radiologistas apresentou uma excelente correlação para identificação do cálculo ureteral, para heterogeneidade da gordura peri-renal e para dilatação do sistema coletor.

CONCLUSÕES:

A US realizada pelos residentes tem menor sensibilidade no diagnóstico da litíase ureteral, quando comparada à TC, mesmo quando associada à presença de dilatação do sistema coletor. Residentes e radiologistas especialistas apresentaram excelente concordância no diagnóstico de litíase ureteral.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ureteral Calculi / Observer Variation / Tomography, Spiral Computed Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: São Paulo med. j Journal subject: Cirurgia Geral / Ciˆncia / Ginecologia / Medicine / Medicina Interna / Obstetr¡cia / Pediatria / Sa£de Mental / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / United States Institution/Affiliation country: The Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health/US / Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ureteral Calculi / Observer Variation / Tomography, Spiral Computed Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: São Paulo med. j Journal subject: Cirurgia Geral / Ciˆncia / Ginecologia / Medicine / Medicina Interna / Obstetr¡cia / Pediatria / Sa£de Mental / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / United States Institution/Affiliation country: The Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health/US / Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR