Abstract

Costovertebral angle tenderness (CVAT) is a widely used physical examination maneuver to differentiate renal pathology, such as pyelonephritis and ureteral stones. However, limited studies have reported its diagnostic accuracy despite the common use of CVAT particularly in the emergency department (ED) setting.

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