Clinical experience of iotrolan
Ishikawa, M.; Handa, H.
Nihon Geka Hokan. Archiv für Japanische Chirurgie 55(3): 485-489
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9152 PMID: 3800545 Document Number: 283198
A new non-ionic water-soluble contrast medium, IOTROLAN, was used for myelography in 10 cases and CT cisternography in 1 case. Satisfactory demonstration of spinal or intracranial subarachnoid space was noted as comparable to the metrizamide. It is convenient for clinical practice not necessary to solve the contrast medium at the spinal tap. There was no major side-effect and its frequency was almost the same as the metrizamide, with tendency milder in degree and delayed on onset. Thyroid function was not affected in most cases, although delayed recovery was noted in one case of hypothyroidism.