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Mechanisms of severe, immediate reactions to iodinated contrast material.

DOI

240

Citations

0

References

1998

Year

D. Laroche, Isabelle Aimone‐Gastin, Fatéméh Dubois, H. Huet, Philippe Gérard, M Vergnaud, Claudie Mouton‐Faivre, J. L. Guéant, M Laxenaire, H. Bricard
Radiology

Abstract

Histamine release and mast cell triggering are related to severe reactions. An IgE-related mechanism is strongly suspected. Radiologists should be trained to identify and treat anaphylactic shock in patients who react to iodinated contrast material.