Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	9441
Country	United States

Received	2014-02-13 08:45
Peer-Review Started	2014-02-13 10:20
To Make the First Decision	2014-03-12 16:41
Return for Revision	2014-03-20 20:44
Revised	2014-04-03 05:19
Second Decision	2014-07-14 17:00
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2014-07-14 17:21
Articles in Press	2014-07-14 17:33
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Category	Urology & Nephrology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Characterization of ureteral stents by dual-energy computed tomography: Clinical implications
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	El-Sayed H Ibrahim, William E Haley, Maria A Jepperson, Michael J Wehle and Joseph G Cernigliaro
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Corresponding Author	El-Sayed H Ibrahim, MD, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, United States. ibrahim.elsayed@mayo.edu
Key Words	Ureteral stent; Dual-energy computed-tomography; Dual-energy computed-tomography; Kidney stones; Nephrolithiasis
Core Tip	Dual-energy computed-tomography is a recently introduced technique for imaging kidney stones. Ureteral stents are also characterized by the dual-energy (DE) algorithm and, like calculi, are assigned color. The resulting stent/stone color contrast may lead to either improved or worsened stone visualization in patients with urolithiasis and stents. This case report illustrates different DE characterization of stents based on their type, and the resulting effects on stent/stone contrast. The awareness of the DE characterization of different stent types allows for stent selection that improves stone visualization.
Publish Date	2014-08-28 18:31
Citation	Ibrahim EH, Haley WE, Jepperson MA, Wehle MJ, Cernigliaro JG. Characterization of ureteral stents by dual-energy computed tomography: Clinical implications. World J Radiol 2014; 6(8): 625-628
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v6/i8/625.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v6.i8.625

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