Just got my ct scan results back and it says satisfactory, what does this mean, it was a ct scan to see if i had kidney stones?

Negative: for stone formation or kidney issues.

Discuss w/your doc: Satisfactory refers to quality of scan/image. In other words, if someone moves, the scan may be blurry & therefore unsatisfactory. Best to review your results w/ordering physician or your family doc. Benefit of CT scan is that it can find other causes of pain or bleeding besides stones. Of course, it can also identify "incidentalomas" - incidental findings that need to be evaluated further.

Here are some ...: It's nice to hear you've a satisfactory CT report, which denotes nothing shown to be significant or important clinically. i.e., no stone, no tumor, no cyst, no... But, always realize and accept the facts that all tests have their limitation in term of specificity and sensitivity. More details? Ask Doc timely. Best wish ...

Follow-up w/ doctor: Results of any exam, lab or imaging need to be explained by the doctor - ask. But I'm expecting that the term 'satisfactory' is being used in the same way 'normal' is. That results don't show anything that should be considered unsatisfactory or requiring correction. But an explanation is part of any medical procedure. Ask. Best wishes!

Good: If the impression says "Satisfactory" that can be a reflection on the quality of the films. If there are no other findings on the CT scan it is less likely you have anything of concern. CT scan is one of the better tests to detect kidney stones but like any test it may not pick up all the tiny stones. See your doctor for more concerns. Good luck.