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Review
. 2024 Nov;42(4):819-838.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2024.05.007. Epub 2024 Aug 17.

Genitourinary Ultrasound

Daniel J Kim  1 , Colin R Bell  2 , Gillian Sheppard  3
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Review

Genitourinary Ultrasound

Daniel J Kim et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2024 Nov.

Abstract

Renal and genitourinary (GU) complaints are common reasons for presentation to the emergency department (ED). This article reviews the approach to renal, bladder, and testicular point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) with specific discussions of commonly encountered ED pathology. It presents algorithms highlighting the clinical integration of renal and GU POCUS into the evaluation and management of these patients.

Keywords: Bladder; Hydronephrosis; Pocus; Renal; Renal colic; Testicular; Testicular torsion; Ultrasound.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure D.J. Kim provides consultant services to Fujifilm Sonosite. C.R. Bell has received honoraria from Fujifilm Sonosite. G. Sheppard has nothing to disclose.