[The side effects of phlebography of the lower extremities using iohexol. A prospective study].
In this prospective study 463 consecutive outpatients, who had undergone phlebography because of clinically suspected deep venous thrombosis (DVT) were examined with clinical follow-up and impedance plethysmography to evaluate the rate of contrast media complications. Seventy-nine patients had immediate and mild side effects, and one had moderate side effects (bronchospasm); no patient suffered from severe life-threatening conditions. There was only one case of DVT which occurred after an initially negative phlebography. In a subgroup of 40 patients, who underwent iodine-125-fibrinogen scanning after phlebography, the study was positive in 9 cases. None of them presented with any evidence of DVT at follow-up phlebography. Contrast phlebography with iohexol is a safe and comfortable procedure. Low-osmolality nonionic contrast media are well tolerated by the patient.
2. Servizio Radiologico, Ospedale Civile, Padova.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D007472:Iohexol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010690:Phlebography / Q000379:methods*; D010992:Plethysmography, Impedance; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013997:Time Factors
D007472:Iohexol
Effetti collaterali della flebografia degli arti inferiori con ioexolo. Studio prospettico.