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

      Affiliations

    • 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.

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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