title: Anaphylactoid reactions with gastrointestinal contrast media.
abstract: Significant anaphylactoid reactions to gastrointestinal contrast media are rare. Whether a patient who is atopic or has asthma is predisposed to these reactions is speculative. The rare patient who previously had a severe allergic reaction to such a product probably should not undergo a subsequent examination with a similar agent. The American College of Radiology classification of contrast media side effects can also be applied to the gastrointestinal contrast media.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY 14642, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Skucas
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine / Q000009:adverse effects; D004064:Digestive System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine