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Low-dose CT stone detection: Safe during pregnancy
Urology Times, 11/03/09

Fernberg PM – Optimal management of these patients must weigh the risks and benefits of low–dose CT intervention to mother and child. LDCT identified renal or ureteral stones in 29 women. Consequently, 11 women were managed conservatively, 14 underwent ureteroscopy, and four were implanted with stents and treated postpartum. None of the 29 patients incurred complications during treatment or experienced preterm labor. The balance of the women were successfully managed antepartum. All delivered babies apparently unaffected by exposure to LDCT.