TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Radiology of the Urinary Tract A1 - Franz, Daniela A1 - Gerst, Scott A1 - Hricak, Hedvig A2 - McAninch, Jack W. A2 - Lue, Tom F. PY - 2020 T2 - Smith & Tanagho's General Urology, 19e AB - The pace of innovation in diagnostic radiology has increased exponentially, in tandem with computer advances and the rapid evolution of microprocessing power. Imaging of the urinary tract, as a result, has become more flexible and precise, with new procedures offering a great selection of options and the implementation of new imaging algorithms. Ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provide higher soft-tissue contrast resolution than conventional radiography, as well as multiplanar imaging capability, resulting in significant advances in almost all areas of uroradiology. In academic centers, metabolic and molecular imaging techniques have become the focus of new research and have begun to enter the realm of daily clinical practice. While imaging advances have produced new algorithms for approaching diagnostic evaluation, appropriate use of imaging in each individual case also depends greatly on the equipment and professional talent available. One imaging modality or protocol may offer specific advantages over another, depending on the clinical question, and the importance of a collaborative approach from the medical team cannot be overemphasized. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/08 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1171178270 ER -