title: Recent issues in contrast-induced nephropathy.
abstract: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a serious complication resulting from the use of iodinated contrast medium (CM) with potentially high morbidity and mortality. Patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency appear to be at higher risk of CIN. To prevent CIN among patients undergoing contrast-enhanced computed tomography, every effort is required, including routine identification of at-risk patients, the use of appropriate hydration regimens, withdrawal of nephrotoxic drugs, selection of low-osmolality CM or iso-osmolar CM, and using the minimum volume of CM possible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan. kitajima@med.kobe-u.ac.jp
authors.forename: Kazuhiro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kitajima
authors.forename: Tetsuo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Maeda
authors.forename: Sanae
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Watanabe
authors.forename: Kazuro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sugimura
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media