Contrast usage in scans lead to high rates of delayed adverse reactions
June 2010 issue of Radiology has published a very significant article, that with wide-ranging implications.
CECT requests are rampant without any definite indications as most studies can be completed without contrast and studies needing contrast usually also need an MRI scan later; so why not dispense with it altogether.
The authors, Loh et al have found 14.3 % patients developing delayed reactions after CECT using Iohexol, which...

