| Safety of gadolinium during pregnancy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16572573 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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QUESTION: A pregnant patient who underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) because of an acute abdomen, was told that MRI contrast agents (ie, gadolinium-based contrast agents) are contraindicated during pregnancy. What is the risk to her baby? ANSWER: Current radiology practices and recommendations discourage the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents during pregnancy because their safety for the fetus has not yet been proven. In line, however, with the European Society of Radiology guidelines and based on the available evidence, gadolinium-based contrast agents appear to be safe in pregnancy. Gadolinium use should be considered when the diagnostic study is important for the health of the mother. |
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Authors:
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Facundo Garcia-Bournissen; Alon Shrim; Gideon Koren |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien Volume: 52 ISSN: 0008-350X ISO Abbreviation: Can Fam Physician Publication Date: 2006 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-03-31 Completed Date: 2006-04-25 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0120300 Medline TA: Can Fam Physician Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 309-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Motherisk Program, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abdomen, Acute
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diagnosis,
etiology* Contrast Media / contraindications* Female Gadolinium / contraindications* Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging* Practice Guidelines as Topic Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Contrast Media; 7440-54-2/Gadolinium |
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