Retrospective evaluation demonstrates moderate accuracy of two scoring methods for ureteric stones, indicating potential clinical implications.
Both the STONE and MSS demonstrated moderate accuracy in predicting ureteric stones in an Australian emergency department (ED) population; however, the proportion of scans potentially avoided was markedly different. It is not clear whether these scores are superior to clinician gestalt.
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