Contrast medium extravasation injury: guidelines for prevention and management

Extravasation of contrast material is a well-recognized complication of contrast-enhanced imaging studies. The management of this complication is contentious; therefore, the Contrast Media Safety Committee of The European Society of Urogenital Radiology decided to review the literature and issue gui...

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Published in:	European radiology Vol. 12; no. 11; pp. 2807 - 2812
Main Authors:	Bellin, Marie-France, Jakobsen, Jarl A, Tomassin, Isabelle, Thomsen, Henrik S, Morcos, Sameh K, Thomsen, H S, Morcos, S K, Almén, T, Aspelin, P, Bellin, M F, Clauss, W, Flaten, H, Grenier, N, Ideé, J-M, Jakobsen, J A, Krestin, G P, Stacul, F, Webb, J A W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany Springer Nature B.V 01-11-2002
Subjects:	Adult Child, Preschool Contrast agents Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials - prevention & control Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials - therapy Humans Infant Risk Factors
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Summary:	Extravasation of contrast material is a well-recognized complication of contrast-enhanced imaging studies. The management of this complication is contentious; therefore, the Contrast Media Safety Committee of The European Society of Urogenital Radiology decided to review the literature and issue guidelines. A comprehensive literature search was carried out. The resulting report was discussed at the 8th European Symposium on Urogenital Radiology in Genoa, Italy. Automated power injection may result in extravasation of large volumes and may or can lead to severe tissue damage. Infants, young children and unconscious and debilitated patients are particularly at risk of extravasation during contrast media injection. Fortunately, most extravasations result in minimal swelling or erythema, with no long-term sequelae; however, severe skin necrosis and ulceration may occur. Large volumes of high osmolar contrast media are known to induce significant tissue damage. Compartment syndrome may be seen associated with extravasation of large volumes. Conservative management is often adequate, but in serious cases the advice of a plastic surgeon is recommended. Based on the review simple guidelines for prophylaxis and management of contrast medium extravasation injuries are proposed.
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ISSN:	0938-7994 1432-1084
DOI:	10.1007/s00330-002-1630-9