What is use of radio examinations in lithiasis dX?

- In emergency, the imaging examinations are indicated to affirm the diagnosis of renal colic (dilation of the superior excretory way, calculi...), to evaluate the gravity (single kidney, urinoma ...), and to specify the chances of spontaneous expulsion. Calculi (size, location and morphology). - Their indication and the acceptable time to obtain them are dependent on their accessibility and the clinical context (simple NC*, complicated NC*, special fields, diagnostic doubt...). - Imaging is also essential before an invasive urological treatment to better specify the morphology of the urinary tract and the characteristics of the calculation.