AI Identifies Hard To Detect Endoscopic Kidney Stones With High Accuracy

Doctors use several types of imaging to detect kidney stones including high resolution CT scans and kidney-ureter-bladder x-ray. Doctors analyze the images to assess the stone's size, shape, and position to choose the best treatment to remove the stones. Once the stone is removed, it is examined to determine what type of stone it is. Doctors also test the patient's blood and urine for calcium, phosphorus, and uric acid to determine what caused the stone to form. Doctors use this information to help patients reduce the risk of developing kidney stones in the future.