Fatality From Status Epilepticus After Myelography

Myelography is a commonly used procedure to evaluate the spinal canal. However, the procedure is not without risk, chiefly risk of seizure after intrathecal administration of iodinated contrast material. The risk of seizure remains an important concern for radiologists, who should strongly consider...

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Published inAmerican journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 214; no. 4; p. 907
Main Author Pfeifer, Cory M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2020
Subjects
Contrast Media - adverse effects
Humans
Myelography - adverse effects
Risk Factors
Status Epilepticus - etiology
Status Epilepticus - mortality
status epilepticus
complication
procedure
myelography
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Summary:Myelography is a commonly used procedure to evaluate the spinal canal. However, the procedure is not without risk, chiefly risk of seizure after intrathecal administration of iodinated contrast material. The risk of seizure remains an important concern for radiologists, who should strongly consider practice parameter guidelines that address this risk.
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ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/AJR.19.22207