Abstract
The authors reviewed results of digital subtraction vena cavography with a gadolinium-based contrast agent in 14 patients with serum creatinine levels greater than or equal to 1.5 mg/dL (133 μmol/L). All cavograms were diagnostic. In 11 patients, there was no impairment of renal function. In three patients, a rise in serum creatinine level of greater than or equal to 0.5 mg/dL (44 μmol/L) was attributable to concurrent medical problems. Gadolinium-based contrast agents may be suitable for digital subtraction vena cavography in patients with renal insufficiency.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 280-284 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | RADIOLOGY |
Volume | 212 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Angiography, contrast media
- Venae cavae, angiography
- Venography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging