title: Iodinated contrast material in uroradiology. Choice of agent and management of complications.
abstract: Many conditions seen by urologists require imaging examinations with iodinated radiographic contrast material as a key part of the primary evaluation of the patient. A basic understanding of contrast media, risks of administration, choice of agents, and premedication regimens for high-risk patients, is beneficial in helping patients prepare for their examinations. Urologists may be the primary physicians administering contrast material or may be working with radiologists in the care of patients receiving contrast agents. Because contrast reactions may occur unexpectedly, even during examinations in which the agents are not given intravenously, urologists should be able to recognize and treat the various types of adverse reactions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Cohan
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011247:Pregnancy; D011292:Premedication; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014283:Triiodobenzoic Acids / Q000009:adverse effects; D014567:Urography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D003287:Contrast Media; D014283:Triiodobenzoic Acids