1. To provide an urologist’s perspective on the role of imaging in the detection, quantification and characterization of urinary calculi.
2. To discuss the newer techniques in the imaging of urolithiasis and its impact on treatment planning
3. To discuss the issues of radiation dose on CT and review various dose reduction techniques
 

1. Clinical perspective and treatment options available for urolithiasis
2. Indications, technique and limitations of MDCT in diagnosis of urolithiasis
3. Reformatting techniques and their value in calculus detection
4. Discuss various CT Techniques in determination of stone composition with special emphasis on Dual energy CT.
5. Review radiation dose issues with CT and various techniques to reduce radiation dose.
 

1. MDCT with multiplanar reformations is accurate in detection and quantification of urolithiasis.
2. The qualitative assessment of stones by CT has an impact on patient management by dictating treatment options like ESWL.
3. Low dose CT provides a valuable alternative in imaging of urolithiasis achieving accurate diagnosis and reduced radiation dose delivery