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01-12-2016

Premedication of pregnant patients with history of iodinated contrast allergy

Authors: Jeanne M. Horowitz, Jaspreet K. Bisla, Vahid Yaghmai

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 12/2016

Abstract

Pregnant patients can receive allergy premedication prior to a contrast-enhanced computed tomography exam if the exam is indicated. The risks and benefits of allergy premedication for pregnant patients will be discussed, as well as imaging strategies for the pregnant patient with a contrast allergy. Alternative imaging including ultrasound, noncontrast magnetic resonance imaging, or noncontrast computed tomography can be diagnostic depending on the clinical scenario and is usually preferred, allowing physicians to avoid giving allergy premedication in pregnancy, a 13 h delay, and risking a breakthrough reaction.

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Title: Premedication of pregnant patients with history of iodinated contrast allergy
Authors: Jeanne M. Horowitz
Jaspreet K. Bisla
Vahid Yaghmai
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Abdominal Radiology / Issue 12/2016
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-016-0843-3

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