“CRP-first” algorithm to guide imaging in suspected renal colic: a retrospective UK cohort study
CRP provided modest but clinically interpretable probability shifts for complicated stones or alternative acute pathology. A CRP first approach may support initial imaging selection between CTAP and CT KUB. Prospective multicentre validation is required.
Authors
- Marco Bolgeri
- Nirav Y. Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6614-4838)
- Arpan Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-4531)
- Anita Wale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5203-4670)
- S. Farzaneh
- Lakshmi Ratnam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4765-1041)
- Naren Govindarajah
- Edward Antram
- Sarah Naunton
- Obi Ajuluchukwu
Institutions
- St George's, University of London (GB)
- St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- City St George's, University of London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Emergency Radiology
- Published
- 2025-11-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-025-02411-9
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00