Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 27, Issue 3 , Pages 103-106, September 2008

Extravasation Due to Intravenous Automated Injection of Contrast Media in the Dorsal Hand: Three-Dimensional MDCT Reformation Findings

  • Dae Cheol Kweon, RT, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Dae Cheol Kweon, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 28, Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-744, South Korea.

Abstract 

We report a case of an accidental extravasation of contrast media. A large-volume (47mL) extravasation occurred in an adult during spiral contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT). The patient had a swelling of the dorsum right hand. The extravasation injury site was determined by CT scanning. The extravasation case was examined using five separate display techniques: axial, multiplanar reformation (MPR), maximum intensity projection (MIP), volume rendering (VR), and shaded-surface display (SSD). These three-dimensional (3D) findings might help to determine the best course of treatment for the patient with contrast extravasation. This paper introduces extravasation with the CT and the 3D appearance.

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PII: S1546-0843(07)00081-8

doi:10.1016/j.jradnu.2007.04.007

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 27, Issue 3 , Pages 103-106, September 2008

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