Gadolinium-Enhanced Computed Tomography Cystogram to Diagnose Bladder Augment Rupture in Patients with Iodine Sensitivity - 08/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.urology.2007.11.037
John Paul Newport a, Beau N. Dusseault a, Carina Butler b, Vernon M. Pais a, b, ⁎ 
a Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky
b Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky
Reprint requests: Vernon M. Pais, Jr., M.D., Division of Urology, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536.Résumé |
Anaphylactic reaction to iodinated contrast is a potentially life-threatening complication of diagnostic imaging studies. We report the successful use of gadolinium as an alternative contrast agent for computed tomography cystogram in a patient with a history of anaphylactic reaction to iodinated contrast. This technique allowed us rapidly to diagnose a rupture of her bladder augmentation and pursue operative repair.
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Vol 71 - N° 5
P. 984.e9-984.e11 - mai 2008 Retour au numéro
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