ReviewRadiology of renal stone disease

- Recent advances in Computed Tomography (CT) have improved the radiological evaluation of renal stones disease.
- With DECT, it is possible to determine the in vivo composition of renal stones, assisting with diagnosis and treatment.
- There are ongoing efforts to decrease radiation dose related to CT examinations, including those for renal stone disease.

Nephrolithiasis is a common cause of abdominal pain and will affect approximately 1 in 10 people in their lifetime. In the past two decades, there have been several technological advances that have changed the imaging approach to stone diagnosis and follow-up. We present a review of the current imaging evaluation for renal stone disease, and outline how new technology has helped with diagnosis and management.