Preliminary report: the role of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of obstructed terminal ureter

ABSTRACT

The recent rapid advancement in the ultrasonic equipment and imaging has led to widespread clinical application in the field of urology and stone detection. In this study we use the filled urinary bladder as a window for ultrasonic waves to visualize the terminal ureteric obstruction. Forty one patients complaining of renal colic were studied by plain X-ray, I.V.U. and ultrasonography. The ultrasonic results were compared to plain X-ray and I.V.U. findings. The results shows that sonography was superior in the diagnosis of stone and stricture