Paediatric myelography with iohexol.
32 paediatric patients requiring myelography were studied with iohexol 210 mgI/ml (n = 15) and iohexol 180 mgI/ml (n = 17). Visualization was good or excellent in over 90% of the group receiving the higher concentration and in over 83% of the lower. There were no side effects in either group and vital signs were not significantly altered during the procedure. In the majority of patients (14/18) who had CT, additional diagnostic information was obtained. Iohexol 180 mgI/ml is preferred for routine use, but 210 mgI/ml may give superior visualization with no apparent added risk. Procedural technique and good communication with the patients and their families may have contributed to the absence of side effects.
Dube
L J
LJ
Department of Neuroradiology, Ste-Justine Hospital, Montreal, P.Q., Canada.
Blair
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Geoffroy
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D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007472:Iohexol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D007472:Iohexol