Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Clinicians in a range of medical specialties will encounter patients with kidney stones. The present study was conducted to assess cases of kidney stones using USG. Materials & Methods: 82 cases with kidney stones of both genders. All underwent US examinations using transmit frequency of 2.5 to 6.0 MHz. Results: Out of 82 patients, males were 50 and females were 32. <4 mm stones were seen in 48 and >4 mm in 34 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Echo findings found to be marked in 42, slight in 30 and indistinct in 10. Conclusion: Echo findings found to be marked, slight and indistinct. Key words: Kidney stones, Echo, USG