Spinosa D J, Angle J F, Hagspiel K D, Hartwell G D, Jenkins A D, Matsumoto A H
Department of Radiology, Box #170, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2000 Jan-Feb;23(1):72-5. doi: 10.1007/s002709910014.
Three patients with either a history of severe allergic reactions to iodinated contrast or marked renal insufficiency underwent interventional uroradiologic procedures using full-strength gadodiamide (Gd) as a contrast agent in place of iodinated contrast material. The procedures were percutaneous access for nephrostolithotomy, antegrade pyelography with placement of a nephroureteral stent, and a diagnostic nephrostogram with exchange of a nephroureteral stent. Gd was visualized fluoroscopically and produced satisfactory digital radiographs without allergic reaction or worsening renal function. Gd can be useful in guiding interventional uroradiologic procedures when iodinated contrast material is contraindicated.
