TY - JOUR

T1 - NSF-MR-Contrastmedia - Introduction

AU - Marckmann, P.

AU - Thomsen, Henrik S.

N1 - Times Cited: 0Editorial MaterialEnglishThomsen, H. SCopenhagen Univ Hosp, Dept Diagnost Radiol 54E2, Herlev Ringvej 75, DK-2730 Herlev, DenmarkCited References Count: 20304WXELSEVIER IRELAND LTDELSEVIER HOUSE, BROOKVALE PLAZA, EAST PARK SHANNON, CO, CLARE, 00000, IRELANDCLARE

PY - 2008

Y1 - 2008

N2 - Until recently it was believed that extracellular gadolinium based contrast agents (Gd-CA) were safe for both the kidneys and all other organs within the dose range up to 0.3 mmol/kg body weight. However, in 2006, it was demonstrated that some Gd-CA may trig the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, a generalized fibrotic disorder, in renal failure patients. This sub-section of European Journal of Radiology covers the current knowledge about NSF from many aspects. The prevention of NSF must be given high priority, but it should not lead to a denial of a well-justified, enhanced MRI examination with a stable agent. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved Udgivelsesdato: 2008/5

AB - Until recently it was believed that extracellular gadolinium based contrast agents (Gd-CA) were safe for both the kidneys and all other organs within the dose range up to 0.3 mmol/kg body weight. However, in 2006, it was demonstrated that some Gd-CA may trig the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, a generalized fibrotic disorder, in renal failure patients. This sub-section of European Journal of Radiology covers the current knowledge about NSF from many aspects. The prevention of NSF must be given high priority, but it should not lead to a denial of a well-justified, enhanced MRI examination with a stable agent. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved Udgivelsesdato: 2008/5

M3 - Journal article

VL - 66

SP - 153

EP - 159

JO - European Journal of Radiography

JF - European Journal of Radiography

SN - 1756-1175

IS - 2

ER -