title: [Gadolinium digital cavography with ultrasound guidance in renal failure: report of 2 cases].
abstract: Iodine-induced renal failure is a major concern when considering angiography in patients with renal insufficiency. Previous studies have shown that gadolinium can perform well as a radiographic contrast agent and is not nephrotoxic at doses < or = 0.4 mmol/kg. We report high-quality images of the inferior vena cava, obtained by digital subtracted venography using power-injected gadodiamide through the common femoral vein. This technique, in combination with ultrasound, appears as a good alternative for insertion of vena cava filters in patients with renal failure or those with prior episodes of contrast induced renal failure or allergy.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Hôtel Dieu De France, Avenue Alfred Naccache, Beyrouth, Liban. sslaba@hotmail.com
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Slaba
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Nawfal
authors.forename: H N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Kanso
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications*; D012082:Renal Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; C064925:gadodiamide; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA