Can J Emerg Med
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Ultrasonography versus computed tomography for initial investigation of suspected nephrolithiasis.
Clinical question Is ultrasonography a safe and practical alternative to computed tomography for the initial investigation of suspected nephrolithiasis? Article chosen Smith-Bindman R, Aubin C, Bailitz J, et al. Ultrasonography versus computed tomography for suspected nephrolithiasis. N Engl J Med 2014;371(12):1100-10. ⋯ To assess the safety and efficacy of ultrasonography as a first-line imaging investigation for patients with suspected nephrolithiasis.