Intravenous contrast medium extravasation: systematic review and updated ESUR Contrast Media Safety Committee Guidelines

Giles Roditi, Nadir Khan, Aart J. van der Molen, Marie France Bellin, Michele Bertolotto, Torkel Brismar, Jean Michel Correas, Ilona A. Dekkers, Remy W.F. Geenen, Gertraud Heinz-Peer, Andreas H. Mahnken, Carlo C. Quattrocchi, Alexander Radbruch, Peter Reimer, Laura Romanini, Fulvio Stacul, Henrik S. Thomsen, Olivier Clément*

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Abstract

Need for a review: Guidelines for management and prevention of contrast media extravasation have not been updated recently. In view of emerging research and changing working practices, this review aims to inform update on the current guidelines. Areas covered: In this paper, we review the literature pertaining to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, risk factors and treatments of contrast media extravasation. A suggested protocol and guidelines are recommended based upon the available literature. Key Points: • Risk of extravasation is dependent on scanning technique and patient risk factors. • Diagnosis is mostly clinical, and outcomes are mostly favourable. • Referral to surgery should be based on clinical severity rather than extravasated volume.

Original languageEnglish
JournalEuropean Radiology
Volume32
Issue number5
Pages (from-to)3056-3066
Number of pages11
ISSN0938-7994
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

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Keywords

  • Contrast media
  • Extravasation of diagnostic and therapeutic materials
  • Prevention and treatments
  • Risk factors

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