Gadodiamide as an alternative contrast medium in cerebral angiography in a patient with sensitivity to iodinated contrast medium
NEURORADIOLOGY, vol.42, no.1, pp.34-37, 2000 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 42 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2000
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s002340050007
- Journal Name: NEURORADIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.34-37
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
Abstract
The physical and pharmacological properties of gadolinium enable its chelates to be used as a contrast medium in digital subtraction angiography. We report the use of gadodiamide, a low-osmolar nonionic gadolinium chelate, for selective angiography in a patient with known sensitivity to iodinated contrast medium. No adverse effects were encountered during or after injection. Contrary to a single previous report of the use of these agents in cerebral angiography, contrast in the angiogram was not particularly good, especially in the distal circulation, but the angiogram was diagnostic.