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  • Title: Minimising side effects in lumbar radiculography.
    Author: Legge D, Staunton H.
    Journal: Clin Radiol; 1979 Sep; 30(5):559-60. PubMed ID: 380874.
    Abstract:
    An attempt was made to reduce the side effects associated with the use of Metrizamide in lumbar radiculography by the removal of the contrast medium on completion of the examination. Almost complete removal was achieved in 103 patients and of these 73% had no symptoms after examination, while 8% had severe symptoms. Eleven of 14 patients in whom removal was not attempted or was not successful had significant symptoms after examination. It is concluded that aspiration of Metrizamide will reduce the incidence and severity of the side effects associated with the use of this contrast medium.
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