AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Jun 2015
ReviewAnaphylactoid reactions to the nonvascular administration of water-soluble iodinated contrast media.
Anaphylactoidlike reactions occur during the nonvascular administration of iodinated contrast media. Many of these reactions have been severe. These reactions have occurred with many procedures, including gastrointestinal imaging, cystography, sialography, and hysterosalpingography. ⋯ This article reviews reports of these reactions. It also reviews what the literature recommends concerning how to deal with individuals undergoing these procedures who are at a higher risk for anaphylactoidlike reactions.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Jun 2015
ReviewImaging of acute and emergent genitourinary conditions: what the radiologist needs to know.
Acute and emergent genitourinary conditions require accurate and rapid diagnosis to minimize patient morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Radiologists' familiarity with the various conditions of the urinary system and of the male and female reproductive organs is important given the widespread use of imaging for the diagnosis of common clinical entities presenting to the emergency department.