Key points

This guideline is recommended for radiological investigation of patients who present with suspected renal colic.

Ultrasound should be considered if patients are:

  • under 50 years of age (first presentation)
  • pregnant

Or when investigation is required in patients who re-present with renal colic. 

Please note that this guidance is currently undergoing review by Safer Care Victoria to ensure  the content is up to date. In the meantime, we recommend that you also refer to more contemporaneous evidence where possible.

We recommend using the Government of Western Australia Diagnostic Imaging Pathways for loin pain (renal colic)

The image below is linked to an easy-to-follow pathway of care to guide investigations for emergency patients presenting with renal colic.

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Flowchart providing guidance on the investigation of adult patients with renal colic

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Get in touch

Clinical Guidance Team
Safer Care Victoria
clinicalguidance@safercare.vic.gov.au

Version history

First published: June 2019
Due for review: June 2022

Full guideline

Diagnostic Imaging Pathways Loin Pain (Renal Colic) - Government of Western Aus…

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