Urinary Tract Stones | How do we Diagnose them on CT Scans?

For more video tutorials, high-yield revision Qbanks and support from our online Community, Sign Up at https://www.surgicalteaching.com. Use Coupon code STYouTube20 and save 20% off our annual Premium subscriptions! Urinary tract calculi (stones) are an important cause of acute abdominal pain, classically presenting with "loin to groin" pain. Because of the potential to cause obstructive acute kidney injury, hydronephrosis and even sepsis, its key that junior doctors and medical students are able to confirm the presence of urinary tract calculi confidently and accurately. CT KUB (Kidney, Ureters and Bladder) are the first-line imaging investigation in patients with suspected urinary tract stones. In this video, Dr Glyn Estebanez covers the key relevant urinary tract anatomy, where stones most commonly become lodged and also specific CT findings we should be looking for to help us confirm our diagnosis of urinary tract calculi. 0:06 - Introduction 00:41 - Common Stone Locations 02:05 - CT KUBs 03:02 - Signs of Stones on CT KUB Scan Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great free content and make sure you check out our other social media channels. Instagram:   / surgicalteaching   Facebook:   / surgicalteaching   For more engaging video tutorials, high-yield Qbanks and support from our online Community, visit www.surgicalteaching.com and learn what you need to know for med school!