Predictive Value of Ureteral Jet Flow Dynamics for Spontaneous Passage of Ureteral Stones

Aim

This study aimed to look into how well ureteral jet flow can predict whether ureteral stones will pass naturally and to observe any changes in jet flow after treatment, with a focus on where the stones are located. Materials and Methods: We conducted this study with 50 adults who had acute renal colic and were found to have a single ureteral stone less than 10 mm through non-contrast CT scans. We used Doppler ultrasound before treatment and again between days 15 and 20 to measure jet frequency (JETfreq) and mean jet velocity (JETmean). We checked to see if the stones passed after 28 days. For analysis, we used paired tests, the Mann Whitney U test, and Pearson correlation.