Use of gadolinium for hysterosalpingography in iodine allergic women: a case-control study.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the performance of gadolinium in iodine-sensitive women undergoing hysterosalpingography.


METHODS
Case-control study.


METHODS
Odessa Regional Hospital, Texas.


METHODS
Seven women, three with no allergies to iodinated contrast medium (controls) and four with known allergies.


METHODS
Use of gadolinium in women with known allergies to iodinated contrast medium.


METHODS
How does gadolinium compare as a diagnostic tool in hysterosalpingogram versus iodinated contrast medium?


RESULTS
The images of the uterus and unobstructed fallopian tubes produced by gadolinium appear to yield equally diagnostic results compared with images produced by iodinated contrast medium.


CONCLUSIONS
It appears that hysterosalpingogram with gadolinium is a viable option for patients that are allergic to iodinated contrast medium.
Belt
Melanie M
MM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Odessa, Texas, USA.
Rodenko
George
G
Taylor
Keisha
K
Maguire
Christopher
C
Bello
Sandra
S
D016022:Case-Control Studies; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D005682:Gadolinium; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography / Q000379:methods*; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007455:Iodine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
D007455:Iodine; D005682:Gadolinium